Minnesota — 6th District
119th Congress · 97 ZIP codes · Avg score 56/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-06-03
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
97 ZIP codes tracked in Minnesota's 6th District. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56329 | Foley | 83 | B | 1 |
| 2 | 56379 | Sauk Rapids | 73 | B | 8 |
| 3 | 55309 | Big Lake | 70 | B | 0 |
| 4 | 55321 | Cokato | 70 | B | 0 |
| 5 | 55358 | Maple Lake | 70 | B | 0 |
| 6 | 55398 | Zimmerman | 70 | B | 0 |
| 7 | 56367 | Rice | 70 | B | 0 |
| 8 | 56378 | Sauk Centre | 70 | B | 0 |
| 9 | 56307 | Albany | 69 | C | 2 (1 health) |
| 10 | 56340 | Holdingford | 69 | C | 2 |
| 11 | 56368 | Richmond | 69 | C | 2 |
| 12 | 55308 | Becker | 68 | C | 1 |
| 13 | 55390 | Waverly | 68 | C | 0 |
| 14 | 55301 | Albertville | 66 | C | 0 |
| 15 | 55339 | Hamburg | 66 | C | 0 |
| 16 | 55368 | Norwood Young America | 66 | C | 1 |
| 17 | 56321 | Collegeville | 66 | C | 0 |
| 18 | 56352 | Melrose | 66 | C | 1 |
| 19 | 56388 | Waite Park | 66 | C | 0 |
| 20 | 55302 | Annandale | 65 | C | 0 |
| 21 | 55315 | Carver | 65 | C | 0 |
| 22 | 55328 | Delano | 65 | C | 0 |
| 23 | 55330 | Elk River | 65 | C | 0 |
| 24 | 55362 | Monticello | 65 | C | 10 (2 health) |
| 25 | 55387 | Waconia | 65 | C | 0 |
| 26 | 56377 | Sartell | 65 | C | 0 |
| 27 | 56387 | Waite Park | 65 | C | 0 |
| 28 | 55319 | Clear Lake | 63 | C | 2 |
| 29 | 56302 | Saint Cloud | 63 | C | 0 |
| 30 | 56316 | Brooten | 63 | C | 0 |
| 31 | 55317 | Chanhassen | 62 | C | 1 |
| 32 | 55320 | Clearwater | 62 | C | 0 |
| 33 | 55353 | Kimball | 62 | C | 0 |
| 34 | 55360 | Mayer | 62 | C | 1 |
| 35 | 55367 | New Germany | 62 | C | 0 |
| 36 | 56312 | Belgrade | 62 | C | 0 |
| 37 | 56362 | Paynesville | 62 | C | 0 |
| 38 | 55318 | Chaska | 61 | C | 1 |
| 39 | 56310 | Avon | 61 | C | 13 (1 health) |
| 40 | 55313 | Buffalo | 60 | C | 0 |
| 41 | 55365 | Monticello | 60 | C | 10 (2 health) |
| 42 | 55561 | Monticello | 60 | C | 10 (2 health) |
| 43 | 55563 | Monticello | 60 | C | 10 (2 health) |
| 44 | 55565 | Monticello | 60 | C | 10 (2 health) |
| 45 | 55580 | Monticello | 60 | C | 10 (2 health) |
| 46 | 55581 | Monticello | 60 | C | 10 (2 health) |
| 47 | 55582 | Monticello | 60 | C | 10 (2 health) |
| 48 | 55584 | Monticello | 60 | C | 10 (2 health) |
| 49 | 55585 | Monticello | 60 | C | 10 (2 health) |
| 50 | 55586 | Monticello | 60 | C | 10 (2 health) |
Overview
Minnesota's 6th District serving an estimated 880,227 residents encompasses 97 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is C (56/100).
207 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 34 are health-based violations. About 34% of tracked ZIP codes have at least one violation.
Top Contaminants
The most frequently cited water quality issues in this district:
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule — 111 violations
- Stage 1 DBP Rule — 33 violations
- Lead — 33 violations
- Lead and Copper Rule — 16 violations
- Stage 2 DBP Rule — 6 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1982 (~44 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder — consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
Lead Alert: 1 ZIP code in this district exceed the EPA action level for lead. Consider using a certified lead-removal filter.
Data Sources
- Water quality violations: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Congressional district boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, 119th Congress
- Housing age: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey
Updated daily. Data covers 97 ZIP codes in Minnesota's 6th District.