Certain ZIP codes in the state have been determined to present the highest risk for childhood lead poisoning due to one of more of the following:
1) Having a 12% (or greater) incidence of lead poisoning among children ages 12 to 36 months; or
2) Containing 27% (or greater) pre-1950 housing.

3) Having a high ranking for the combination of percentage of pre-1950 housing, and number of children under age six, and  percentage of children under age six in poverty.

>>Download the list of high-risk ZIP codes (pdf)

>>Download the MDCH Screening/Testing Plan (pdf)