COUNTY REPORT WI

Brown County, Wisconsin

21 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Brown County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Brown County maintains reliable drinking water quality across all 21 of its tracked ZIP codes.

How Brown County Compares

Brown County81/100
Wisconsin avg70/100
National avg73/100

How Brown County Compares

B
County Grade
81/100
Avg Safety Score
21
ZIP Codes
17
Water Systems

Brown County scores 11 points above the Wisconsin state average (70/100) and 8 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

B
County Grade
81
Avg Safety Score
21
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 54162 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 54313 (79/100)
$269K
Median Home Value
$1,457
Avg Remediation (54% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Brown County, Wisconsin

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 12.6 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 10.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,055, driven primarily by flood

51.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2024)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Brown County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2023
12 (12 health)
2024
19 (19 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 19 violations. Past 5 years: 31 total (31 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.1% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1990
Median Build Year
51.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
36/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
19%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,055

Flood $900/yr
Energy Code Gap $222/yr
Water Infrastructure $129/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

117,137 housing units in Brown County

Pre-1940 10%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 28%
2000+ 22%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Brown County

$269K
Median Home Value
$1,457
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Brown County, representing a small fraction of property value.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Brown County residents

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Brown County

8 community water systems serving Brown County.

Show all 8 water systems

17 total water systems serve Brown County.

Systems with the most violations in Brown County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Brown County

21 ZIP codes tracked in Brown County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 54162 Pulaski 83 B 1 $259K
2 54304 Green Bay 83 B 1 $201K
3 54301 Green Bay 82 B 2 (1 health) $206K
4 54302 Green Bay 82 B 4 $165K
5 54303 Green Bay 82 B 3 (2 health) $160K
6 54208 Denmark 81 B 5 (2 health) $245K
7 54115 De Pere 80 B 9 (2 health) $308K
8 54311 Green Bay 80 B 10 (2 health) $272K
9 54155 Oneida 79 B 10 (2 health) $345K
10 54313 Green Bay 79 B 10 (2 health) $294K
11 54126 Greenleaf 1 (1 health) $259K
12 54141 Little Suamico $269K
13 54173 Suamico $340K
14 54180 Wrightstown 1 (1 health) $275K
15 54229 New Franken 1 $278K
16 54305 Green Bay
17 54306 Green Bay
18 54307 Green Bay 2 (1 health)
19 54308 Green Bay
20 54324 Green Bay
21 54344 Green Bay

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Overview

Brown County in Wisconsin covers 21 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100) across 10 scored records.

14 of 14 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 7 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Brown County?
Brown County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 21 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Brown County?
Brown County is served by 17 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 21 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Brown County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Brown County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,055 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Brown County?
The median home build year in Brown County is 1990. 51.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Brown County compare to Wisconsin?
Brown County has an average Home Safety Score of 81/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 70/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Brown County, WI: HSS 81/100; 7 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/wisconsin/brown/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Brown County, WI: HSS 81/100; 7 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/wisconsin/brown/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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