COUNTY REPORT NY

Kings County, New York

56 ZIP codes · Avg score 100/100 · Grade A

ZipCheckup grade for Kings County: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

An upper-band grade for Kings County is an average, and averages can hide variation, so the 56 ZIP-level reports are worth checking one by one.

How Kings County Compares

Kings County100/100
New York avg84/100
National avg73/100

How Kings County Compares

A
County Grade
100/100
Avg Safety Score
56
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems

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

A
County Grade
100
Avg Safety Score
56
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 11201 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 11249 (100/100)
$1007K
Median Home Value

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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 10.9 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 12%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $2,365, largest modeled factor: Flood

82% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 25.1% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1902
Median Build Year
82%
Pre-1980 Housing
68/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
98%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,365

Flood $1,422/yr
Water / Lead $758/yr
Energy Code Gap $533/yr

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

Pre-1940 48%
1940–1959 19%
1960–1979 15%
1980–1999 6%
2000+ 11%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Kings County residents

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 25.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems mapped to Kings County ZIP codes

1 community water system mapped to Kings County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Environmental Justice Indicator

Kings County is at national percentile 71 on the EPA EJScreen index in our data, indicating elevated environmental burden relative to other U.S. areas. Approximately 55% of residents live in areas classified as disadvantaged communities. EJScreen displays environmental and demographic indicators; each environmental justice index combines one environmental indicator with demographic data. 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

Read the note next to each link: it gives the reason, such as a radon zone designation or housing age, that led to the recommendation.

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

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Kings County?
Kings County receives an average Home Safety grade of A from its scored ZIP records (56 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.
How many water systems serve Kings County?
We map 1 public water system to the 56 ZIP codes of Kings County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Kings County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Kings County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $2,365 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Kings County?
The median home build year in Kings County is 1902. 82% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Kings County compare to New York?
Kings County has an average Home Safety Score of 100/100 under model 4.0.0, which is at or above the New York state average of 84/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Kings County, NY Home Safety: 100/100. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/kings/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-new-york-kings,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Kings County, NY Home Safety: 100/100}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-york/kings/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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