Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
48 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Although county size varies, Milwaukee County's 48 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.
How Milwaukee County Compares
How Milwaukee County Compares
Milwaukee County scores 11 points above the Wisconsin state average (66/100) and 9 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.1 (asthma 11.8%, diabetes 13.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,784, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.454% avg pipe failure probability, 85% of ZIPs at high risk
82.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,784
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
418,655 housing units in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Milwaukee County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milwaukee Waterworks | 626,000 | 1722 |
| 2 | North Shore Water Commission | 35,598 | 1722 |
| 3 | Whitefish Bay Waterworks | 14,272 | 1722 |
| 4 | Robert William Park Water Association Inc. | 1,065 | 1722 |
| 5 | Pioneer Estates of Delavan | 400 | 1722 |
20 total water systems serve Milwaukee County.
All ZIP Codes in Milwaukee County
48 ZIP codes tracked in Milwaukee County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53129 | Greendale | 83 | B | 1 | $288K |
| 2 | 53201 | Milwaukee | 80 | B | 41 (2 health) | — |
| 3 | 53202 | Milwaukee | 80 | B | 41 (2 health) | $298K |
| 4 | 53203 | Milwaukee | 80 | B | 41 (2 health) | $335K |
| 5 | 53204 | Milwaukee | 80 | B | 41 (2 health) | $106K |
| 6 | 53205 | Milwaukee | 80 | B | 41 (2 health) | $122K |
| 7 | 53206 | Milwaukee | 80 | B | 41 (2 health) | $71K |
| 8 | 53207 | Milwaukee | 80 | B | 41 (2 health) | $229K |
| 9 | 53210 | Milwaukee | 80 | B | 41 (2 health) | $153K |
| 10 | 53212 | Milwaukee | 80 | B | 41 (2 health) | $204K |
| 11 | 53214 | Milwaukee | 80 | B | 41 (2 health) | $179K |
| 12 | 53219 | Milwaukee | 80 | B | 41 (2 health) | $190K |
| 13 | 53220 | Milwaukee | 80 | B | 41 (2 health) | $219K |
| 14 | 53228 | Milwaukee | 80 | B | 41 (2 health) | $255K |
| 15 | 53233 | Milwaukee | 80 | B | 41 (2 health) | $133K |
| 16 | 53234 | Milwaukee | 80 | B | 41 (2 health) | — |
| 17 | 53237 | Milwaukee | 80 | B | 41 (2 health) | — |
| 18 | 53244 | Milwaukee | 80 | B | 41 (2 health) | — |
| 19 | 53259 | Milwaukee | 80 | B | 41 (2 health) | — |
| 20 | 53263 | Milwaukee | 80 | B | 41 (2 health) | — |
| 21 | 53267 | Milwaukee | 80 | B | 41 (2 health) | — |
| 22 | 53268 | Milwaukee | 80 | B | 41 (2 health) | — |
| 23 | 53274 | Milwaukee | 80 | B | 41 (2 health) | — |
| 24 | 53278 | Milwaukee | 80 | B | 41 (2 health) | — |
| 25 | 53288 | Milwaukee | 80 | B | 41 (2 health) | — |
| 26 | 53290 | Milwaukee | 80 | B | 41 (2 health) | — |
| 27 | 53293 | Milwaukee | 80 | B | 41 (2 health) | — |
| 28 | 53295 | Milwaukee | 80 | B | 41 (2 health) | — |
| 29 | 53154 | Oak Creek | 77 | B | 4 (1 health) | $305K |
| 30 | 53208 | Milwaukee | 75 | B | 41 (2 health) | $196K |
| 31 | 53211 | Milwaukee | 75 | B | 41 (2 health) | $414K |
| 32 | 53215 | Milwaukee | 75 | B | 41 (2 health) | $148K |
| 33 | 53221 | Milwaukee | 75 | B | 41 (2 health) | $206K |
| 34 | 53222 | Milwaukee | 75 | B | 41 (2 health) | $202K |
| 35 | 53224 | Milwaukee | 75 | B | 41 (2 health) | $195K |
| 36 | 53225 | Milwaukee | 75 | B | 41 (2 health) | $175K |
| 37 | 53226 | Milwaukee | 75 | B | 41 (2 health) | $301K |
| 38 | 53227 | Milwaukee | 75 | B | 41 (2 health) | $214K |
| 39 | 53130 | Hales Corners | 74 | B | 12 (1 health) | $290K |
| 40 | 53110 | Cudahy | 73 | B | 0 | $201K |
| 41 | 53132 | Franklin | 73 | B | 5 | $346K |
| 42 | 53172 | South Milwaukee | 72 | B | 2 | $216K |
| 43 | 53213 | Milwaukee | 70 | B | 41 (2 health) | $311K |
| 44 | 53216 | Milwaukee | 70 | B | 41 (2 health) | $123K |
| 45 | 53223 | Milwaukee | 70 | B | 41 (2 health) | $184K |
| 46 | 53209 | Milwaukee | 65 | C | 41 (2 health) | $150K |
| 47 | 53217 | Milwaukee | 65 | C | 41 (2 health) | $426K |
| 48 | 53218 | Milwaukee | 65 | C | 41 (2 health) | $122K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Milwaukee County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 82.6% of homes built before 1978
- 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 Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Overview
Milwaukee County in Wisconsin covers 48 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).
47 of 48 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 86 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.