Kings County, New York
56 ZIP codes · Avg score 100/100 · Grade A · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Kings County: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Kings County - 56 ZIP codes, above-average safety grade.
How Kings County Compares
How Kings County Compares
Kings County scores 16 points above the New York state average (84/100) and 27 points above the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Kings County, New York
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 10.9 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 12%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,040, driven primarily by flood
83.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Kings County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 259 violations. Past 5 years: 555 total (555 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,040
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,045,303 housing units in Kings County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Kings County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Kings County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Kings County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Kings County
1 community water system serving Kings County.
- A
Environmental Justice Indicator
Kings County scores in the 71th percentile on the EPA EJScreen composite index, indicating elevated environmental burden relative to the national average. Approximately 55% of residents live in areas classified as disadvantaged communities. EJScreen measures cumulative environmental and demographic factors including air quality, proximity to hazardous sites, and socioeconomic vulnerability. Learn more at EPA.gov
All ZIP Codes in Kings County
56 ZIP codes tracked in Kings County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11201 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $1132K |
| 2 | 11203 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $678K |
| 3 | 11204 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $1097K |
| 4 | 11205 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $893K |
| 5 | 11206 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $822K |
| 6 | 11207 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $657K |
| 7 | 11208 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $638K |
| 8 | 11209 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $906K |
| 9 | 11210 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $818K |
| 10 | 11211 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $1119K |
| 11 | 11212 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $549K |
| 12 | 11213 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $1184K |
| 13 | 11214 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $1007K |
| 14 | 11215 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $1675K |
| 15 | 11216 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $1398K |
| 16 | 11217 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $1614K |
| 17 | 11218 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $914K |
| 18 | 11219 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $1086K |
| 19 | 11220 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $1021K |
| 20 | 11221 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $1061K |
| 21 | 11222 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $1246K |
| 22 | 11223 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $1063K |
| 23 | 11224 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $513K |
| 24 | 11225 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $1218K |
| 25 | 11226 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $866K |
| 26 | 11228 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $1132K |
| 27 | 11229 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $812K |
| 28 | 11230 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $863K |
| 29 | 11231 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $1679K |
| 30 | 11232 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $783K |
| 31 | 11234 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $747K |
| 32 | 11235 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $724K |
| 33 | 11236 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $710K |
| 34 | 11237 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $1064K |
| 35 | 11238 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $1146K |
| 36 | 11239 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $580K |
| 37 | 11249 | Brooklyn | 100 | A | 0 | $1327K |
| 38 | 10081 | New York | — | — | — | |
| 39 | 11202 | Brooklyn | — | — | — | |
| 40 | 11240 | Brooklyn | — | — | — | |
| 41 | 11241 | Brooklyn | — | — | — | |
| 42 | 11242 | Brooklyn | — | — | — | |
| 43 | 11243 | Brooklyn | — | — | — | |
| 44 | 11244 | Brooklyn | — | — | — | |
| 45 | 11245 | Brooklyn | — | — | — | |
| 46 | 11247 | Brooklyn | — | — | — | |
| 47 | 11248 | Brooklyn | — | — | — | |
| 48 | 11251 | Brooklyn | — | — | — | |
| 49 | 11252 | Brooklyn | — | — | — | |
| 50 | 11254 | Brooklyn | — | — | — | |
| 51 | 11256 | Brooklyn | — | — | — | |
| 52 | 11381 | Flushing | — | — | — | |
| 53 | 11405 | Jamaica | — | — | — | |
| 54 | 11425 | Jamaica | — | — | — | |
| 55 | 11451 | Jamaica | — | — | — | |
| 56 | 11499 | Jamaica | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Kings County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 83.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Kings County, New York
Overview
Kings County in New York covers 56 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (100/100) across 37 scored records.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 37 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.