Highest Remediation Burden: Utah — 2026

Out of 75 ZIP codes with data in Utah, these are the areas where estimated safety remediation costs represent the largest share of median home value. See also: National Rankings | All Utah Rankings

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	75
Highest burden	0.2% of median home value
Median burden	0.1% of median home value
Median estimated cost	$600
State	Utah

Top 75 Highest Remediation Burden ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Est. Cost	Median Home Value	Burden %
1	84302	Brigham City	UT	$800	$343,100	0.2%
2	84015	Clearfield	UT	$800	$377,200	0.2%
3	84305	Clarkston	UT	$600	$300,000	0.2%
4	84010	Bountiful	UT	$900	$486,000	0.2%
5	84054	North Salt Lake	UT	$900	$472,300	0.2%
6	84104	Salt Lake City	UT	$600	$318,100	0.2%
7	84044	Magna	UT	$600	$341,400	0.2%
8	84087	Woods Cross	UT	$900	$489,100	0.2%
9	84116	Salt Lake City	UT	$600	$334,900	0.2%
10	84119	Salt Lake City	UT	$600	$341,800	0.2%
11	84014	Centerville	UT	$800	$491,600	0.2%
12	84120	Salt Lake City	UT	$600	$370,800	0.2%
13	84784	Hildale	UT	$600	$385,900	0.2%
14	84047	Midvale	UT	$600	$404,200	0.1%
15	84075	Syracuse	UT	$800	$532,800	0.1%
16	84096	Herriman	UT	$800	$540,500	0.1%
17	84115	Salt Lake City	UT	$600	$396,200	0.1%
18	84128	Salt Lake City	UT	$600	$404,600	0.1%
19	84107	Salt Lake City	UT	$600	$426,000	0.1%
20	84111	Salt Lake City	UT	$600	$423,000	0.1%
21	84025	Farmington	UT	$800	$618,500	0.1%
22	84066	Roosevelt	UT	$300	$259,200	0.1%
23	84084	West Jordan	UT	$500	$432,100	0.1%
24	84102	Salt Lake City	UT	$600	$487,200	0.1%
25	84108	Salt Lake City	UT	$900	$759,800	0.1%
26	84634	Gunnison	UT	$300	$248,700	0.1%
27	84646	Moroni	UT	$300	$240,800	0.1%
28	84088	West Jordan	UT	$500	$443,400	0.1%
29	84101	Salt Lake City	UT	$600	$541,100	0.1%
30	84106	Salt Lake City	UT	$600	$529,100	0.1%
31	84123	Salt Lake City	UT	$500	$436,600	0.1%
32	84308	Cornish	UT	$300	$278,600	0.1%
33	84081	West Jordan	UT	$500	$487,100	0.1%
34	84117	Salt Lake City	UT	$600	$581,100	0.1%
35	84121	Salt Lake City	UT	$600	$614,500	0.1%
36	84622	Centerfield	UT	$300	$296,700	0.1%
37	84629	Fairview	UT	$300	$299,800	0.1%
38	84036	Kamas	UT	$600	$705,400	0.1%
39	84061	Peoa	UT	$600	$704,500	0.1%
40	84067	Roy	UT	$300	$350,400	0.1%
41	84093	Sandy	UT	$600	$643,800	0.1%
42	84105	Salt Lake City	UT	$600	$632,200	0.1%
43	84109	Salt Lake City	UT	$600	$679,000	0.1%
44	84124	Salt Lake City	UT	$600	$704,400	0.1%
45	84317	Huntsville	UT	$600	$646,100	0.1%
46	84320	Lewiston	UT	$300	$333,700	0.1%
47	84327	Newton	UT	$300	$342,600	0.1%
48	84333	Richmond	UT	$300	$351,300	0.1%
49	84338	Trenton	UT	$300	$316,700	0.1%
50	84632	Fountain Green	UT	$300	$326,500	0.1%
51	84667	Wales	UT	$300	$340,600	0.1%
52	84721	Cedar City	UT	$300	$345,000	0.1%
53	84041	Layton	UT	$300	$395,800	0.1%
54	84092	Sandy	UT	$600	$706,400	0.1%
55	84103	Salt Lake City	UT	$600	$710,700	0.1%
56	84307	Corinne	UT	$300	$365,500	0.1%
57	84337	Tremonton	UT	$300	$357,300	0.1%
58	84403	Ogden	UT	$300	$392,700	0.1%
59	84405	Ogden	UT	$300	$386,500	0.1%
60	84720	Cedar City	UT	$300	$357,400	0.1%
61	84335	Smithfield	UT	$300	$403,800	0.1%
62	84401	Ogden	UT	$300	$410,700	0.1%
63	84414	Ogden	UT	$300	$454,100	0.1%
64	84770	Saint George	UT	$300	$407,100	0.1%
65	84040	Layton	UT	$300	$486,300	0.1%
66	84062	Pleasant Grove	UT	$300	$479,800	0.1%
67	84003	American Fork	UT	$300	$580,600	0.1%
68	84032	Heber City	UT	$300	$647,900	0.1%
69	84037	Kaysville	UT	$300	$603,500	0.1%
70	84042	Lindon	UT	$300	$639,200	0.1%
71	84055	Oakley	UT	$300	$642,400	0.1%
72	84325	Mendon	UT	$300	$549,400	0.1%
73	84783	Dammeron Valley	UT	$300	$645,600	0.1%
74	84098	Park City	UT	$500	$1,117,700	0.0%
75	84060	Park City	UT	$500	$1,753,100	0.0%

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.