Jamaica, NY Home Safety: Home Safety 100/100
13 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Jamaica: A.
Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.
Jamaica, NY scores in the upper band of the ZipCheckup grade.
How Jamaica Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Jamaica, NY
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Distribution of Home Safety grades across Jamaica.
Jamaica Water: The Quick Version
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.01 mg/L.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.08.
Water Systems Serving Jamaica
One water system is listed below for Jamaica, NY; federal data link 1 to the area overall.
- A
Overview
We track home safety data for 13 ZIP codes in Jamaica, New York (population ~251,525), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 8,271,000 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 8 of 13 ZIP codes.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 8 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Jamaica: A (100/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Jamaica water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0100 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 8 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
13 of 13 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11424 | A | New York City System | 8,271,000 |
| 11430 | A | New York City System | 8,271,000 |
| 11432 | A | New York City System | 8,271,000 |
| 11433 | A | New York City System | 8,271,000 |
| 11434 | A | New York City System | 8,271,000 |
| 11435 | — | New York City System | 8,271,000 |
| 11436 | A | New York City System | 8,271,000 |
| 11439 | A | New York City System | 8,271,000 |
All ZIP Codes in Jamaica
- 11405
- 11424 [A]
- 11425
- 11430 [A]
- 11431
- 11432 [A]
- 11433 [A]
- 11434 [A]
- 11435
- 11436 [A]
- 11439 [A]
- 11451
- 11499
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
CDC Health Data for Jamaica
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Protecting Children from Lead in Jamaica
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Jamaica
Historical NFIP data for Jamaica contains 202 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $60,081. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 50% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Jamaica, NY