Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
16 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B
ZipCheckup grade for Manitowoc County: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
ZipCheckup rates Manitowoc County in the top two of its five grades; 16 ZIP codes are tracked there.
How Manitowoc County Compares
How Manitowoc County Compares
Manitowoc 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
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.9 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 12.2%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $629, largest modeled factor: Flood
71% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $629
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
37,670 housing units in Manitowoc County
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 Manitowoc County
Modeled remediation costs in Manitowoc County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 Manitowoc County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Manitowoc County ZIP codes
7 community water systems mapped to Manitowoc County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Show all 7 water systems
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Systems with the most violations in Manitowoc County
4 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Manitowoc County
16 ZIP codes tracked in Manitowoc County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53042 | Kiel | 81 | B | 6 (1 health) | $223K |
| 2 | 54220 | Manitowoc | 81 | B | 7 (1 health) | $160K |
| 3 | 54241 | Two Rivers | 81 | B | 5 (1 health) | $146K |
| 4 | 53015 | Cleveland | — | — | 2 (1 health) | $214K |
| 5 | 53063 | Newton | — | — | 2 (1 health) | $242K |
| 6 | 54207 | Collins | — | — | $177K | |
| 7 | 54214 | Francis Creek | — | — | $238K | |
| 8 | 54215 | Kellnersville | — | — | $148K | |
| 9 | 54221 | Manitowoc | — | — | — | |
| 10 | 54227 | Maribel | — | — | $238K | |
| 11 | 54228 | Mishicot | — | — | 0 | $182K |
| 12 | 54230 | Reedsville | — | — | 2 | $205K |
| 13 | 54232 | Saint Nazianz | — | — | $128K | |
| 14 | 54240 | Tisch Mills | — | — | — | |
| 15 | 54245 | Valders | — | — | 2 | $207K |
| 16 | 54247 | Whitelaw | — | — | $212K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Manitowoc County
Selection follows a fixed set of rules applied to local records: signals such as PFAS detections, lead action-level exceedances on record, a large share of pre-1978 housing, EPA Radon Zone 1, or a top flood or wildfire risk each add a related guide, and when none applies, general water testing and filtration guides are shown instead.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 71% of homes built before 1980
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Overview
Manitowoc County in Wisconsin covers 16 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100) across 3 scored records.
7 of 8 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.