Highest Remediation Burden: Michigan — 2026

Out of 256 ZIP codes with data in Michigan, these are the areas where estimated safety remediation costs represent the largest share of median home value. See also: National Rankings | All Michigan Rankings

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	256
Highest burden	7.1% of median home value
Median burden	0.2% of median home value
Median estimated cost	$300
State	Michigan

Top 100 Highest Remediation Burden ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Est. Cost	Median Home Value	Burden %
1	48141	Inkster	MI	$5,400	$75,700	7.1%
2	48180	Taylor	MI	$5,460	$141,200	3.9%
3	48135	Garden City	MI	$5,700	$162,400	3.5%
4	49203	Jackson	MI	$5,040	$150,900	3.3%
5	48186	Westland	MI	$5,100	$167,600	3.0%
6	49254	Michigan Center	MI	$4,980	$167,300	3.0%
7	49111	Eau Claire	MI	$4,380	$164,400	2.7%
8	48127	Dearborn Heights	MI	$5,760	$217,000	2.6%
9	48185	Westland	MI	$4,560	$183,500	2.5%
10	49201	Jackson	MI	$4,260	$202,900	2.1%
11	48430	Fenton	MI	$4,160	$308,500	1.4%
12	49037	Battle Creek	MI	$1,100	$90,600	1.2%
13	48138	Grosse Ile	MI	$4,080	$343,000	1.2%
14	48607	Saginaw	MI	$500	$44,500	1.1%
15	48505	Flint	MI	$300	$28,300	1.1%
16	48601	Saginaw	MI	$500	$54,900	0.9%
17	49017	Battle Creek	MI	$1,100	$134,800	0.8%
18	48340	Pontiac	MI	$800	$105,800	0.8%
19	48302	Bloomfield Hills	MI	$4,620	$624,200	0.7%
20	48602	Saginaw	MI	$500	$70,200	0.7%
21	49014	Battle Creek	MI	$1,100	$159,100	0.7%
22	48341	Pontiac	MI	$800	$124,600	0.6%
23	49015	Battle Creek	MI	$1,100	$171,000	0.6%
24	48504	Flint	MI	$300	$48,500	0.6%
25	48706	Bay City	MI	$800	$142,300	0.6%
26	48342	Pontiac	MI	$500	$90,600	0.5%
27	48205	Detroit	MI	$300	$55,700	0.5%
28	48604	Saginaw	MI	$500	$93,200	0.5%
29	48218	River Rouge	MI	$300	$56,100	0.5%
30	49788	Kincheloe	MI	$500	$99,000	0.5%
31	48609	Saginaw	MI	$800	$166,400	0.5%
32	48858	Mount Pleasant	MI	$800	$168,000	0.5%
33	49007	Kalamazoo	MI	$500	$103,400	0.5%
34	48043	Mount Clemens	MI	$800	$169,000	0.5%
35	49802	Kingsford	MI	$500	$109,300	0.5%
36	48198	Ypsilanti	MI	$800	$178,300	0.4%
37	48211	Detroit	MI	$300	$66,900	0.4%
38	48603	Saginaw	MI	$800	$181,800	0.4%
39	49544	Grand Rapids	MI	$1,100	$247,500	0.4%
40	49022	Benton Harbor	MI	$600	$140,500	0.4%
41	49247	Hudson	MI	$600	$138,600	0.4%
42	48529	Burton	MI	$300	$74,000	0.4%
43	48642	Midland	MI	$800	$194,100	0.4%
44	49837	Gladstone	MI	$600	$145,300	0.4%
45	48503	Flint	MI	$300	$75,400	0.4%
46	48224	Detroit	MI	$300	$77,900	0.4%
47	48328	Waterford	MI	$800	$210,800	0.4%
48	49934	Hubbell	MI	$300	$81,500	0.4%
49	48219	Detroit	MI	$300	$84,500	0.4%
50	49001	Kalamazoo	MI	$500	$139,600	0.4%
51	48066	Roseville	MI	$500	$142,700	0.4%
52	48161	Monroe	MI	$600	$173,200	0.4%
53	48223	Detroit	MI	$300	$87,700	0.3%
54	48326	Auburn Hills	MI	$800	$235,300	0.3%
55	48458	Mount Morris	MI	$300	$87,100	0.3%
56	49421	Hesperia	MI	$500	$148,000	0.3%
57	48045	Harrison Township	MI	$800	$243,000	0.3%
58	48327	Waterford	MI	$800	$241,600	0.3%
59	48329	Waterford	MI	$800	$245,800	0.3%
60	48506	Flint	MI	$300	$91,200	0.3%
61	49048	Kalamazoo	MI	$500	$158,300	0.3%
62	49913	Calumet	MI	$300	$92,700	0.3%
63	48212	Hamtramck	MI	$300	$98,200	0.3%
64	49071	Mattawan	MI	$800	$261,900	0.3%
65	48346	Clarkston	MI	$900	$295,200	0.3%
66	48507	Flint	MI	$300	$101,200	0.3%
67	48708	Bay City	MI	$300	$98,500	0.3%
68	48101	Allen Park	MI	$500	$174,500	0.3%
69	49034	Climax	MI	$600	$205,300	0.3%
70	49093	Three Rivers	MI	$500	$174,000	0.3%
71	49220	Addison	MI	$600	$205,100	0.3%
72	48133	Erie	MI	$500	$181,400	0.3%
73	48157	Luna Pier	MI	$500	$176,000	0.3%
74	48177	Samaria	MI	$500	$181,500	0.3%
75	48813	Charlotte	MI	$500	$178,500	0.3%
76	49228	Blissfield	MI	$500	$178,300	0.3%
77	49412	Fremont	MI	$500	$180,600	0.3%
78	49417	Grand Haven	MI	$800	$287,800	0.3%
79	48386	White Lake	MI	$800	$295,000	0.3%
80	49004	Kalamazoo	MI	$500	$183,500	0.3%
81	49057	Hartford	MI	$300	$111,300	0.3%
82	49233	Cement City	MI	$600	$219,400	0.3%
83	49253	Manitou Beach	MI	$600	$226,300	0.3%
84	49504	Grand Rapids	MI	$600	$222,600	0.3%
85	48162	Monroe	MI	$500	$192,200	0.3%
86	48640	Midland	MI	$500	$191,000	0.3%
87	48838	Greenville	MI	$500	$190,400	0.3%
88	49078	Otsego	MI	$500	$189,600	0.3%
89	49442	Muskegon	MI	$300	$116,100	0.3%
90	48125	Dearborn Heights	MI	$300	$119,300	0.3%
91	48237	Oak Park	MI	$500	$198,500	0.3%
92	48240	Redford	MI	$300	$120,700	0.3%
93	48618	Coleman	MI	$300	$120,200	0.3%
94	49006	Kalamazoo	MI	$500	$198,000	0.3%
95	49008	Kalamazoo	MI	$500	$202,400	0.3%
96	49224	Albion	MI	$300	$119,800	0.3%
97	49252	Litchfield	MI	$300	$121,500	0.3%
98	49276	Riga	MI	$500	$201,800	0.3%
99	49735	Gaylord	MI	$500	$200,800	0.3%
100	48131	Dundee	MI	$600	$246,300	0.2%

Methodology

The remediation burden ratio is calculated as: estimated remediation cost / median home value. Remediation costs are the sum of applicable safety measures for each ZIP code based on EPA, FEMA, and state data:

Lead service line replacement — where lead exposure risk is elevated (based on housing age, water system data, and EPA sampling)
Radon home test - EPA zones are county-level potential categories, not home measurements; mitigation belongs only after a measured result
Whole-home water filtration — where contaminant levels exceed EPA guidelines
Flood insurance — in FEMA-designated flood zones with claim history
PFAS treatment — where PFAS detections have been reported

Median home values are from U.S. Census American Community Survey (ACS) estimates. Cost estimates use national average ranges from EPA, HUD, and industry data. Individual home costs may vary significantly based on specific conditions.

Last updated: 2026-08-31.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "remediation cost relative to home value" mean?

This ratio compares the estimated cost of supported actions (lead pipes, a property-specific radon test, water filtration, and current flood-map verification) to the median home value in that ZIP code. County radon zones never add a mitigation-system cost.

How are remediation costs estimated?

Costs use published benchmarks for supported actions such as lead service line replacement, a property-specific radon test, and water filtration. A county radon zone does not trigger a mitigation-system estimate, and historical FEMA claims do not set an insurance premium.

Why does this matter for homebuyers?

In areas with high remediation burden, the cost of making a home safe can represent a large portion of the home's value. This is especially impactful in lower-value housing markets where a $15,000 remediation bill represents 10-30% of the home price. Standard home inspections may not identify all these issues.

Does a high ratio mean the home is unsafe?

Not necessarily. The ratio reflects potential costs based on area-level environmental data — not every home in the ZIP code will need all remediation work. However, it indicates elevated risk factors that buyers should investigate before purchasing.