COUNTY REPORT NY

Queens County, New York

9 ZIP codes · Avg score 90/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

Water systems in Queens County serve 9 ZIP codes with few reported safety events.

How Queens County Compares

Queens County90/100
New York avg61/100
National avg68/100

How Queens County Compares

A
County Grade
90/100
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
9
Water Systems

Queens County scores 29 points above the New York state average (61/100) and 22 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

A
County Grade
90
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 11351 (98/100)
Lowest ZIP: 11358 (84/100)
$712K
Median Home Value
$1,356
Avg Remediation (19% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Queens 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: 11 (asthma 8.9%, diabetes 14.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,558, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.408% avg pipe failure probability, 56% of ZIPs at high risk

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 8.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 24% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

41%
Pipe Failure Probability
56%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,558

Sea Level Rise $2,711/yr
Flood $956/yr
Underground Tanks $480/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Queens County

$712K
Median Home Value
$1,356
Est. Remediation Cost
0.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Queens 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 Queens County residents

Asthma 8.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 24% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Queens County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 South Acres Mobile Home Park 143 24
2 Nikaj Estates 40 24
3 New York City System 8,271,000 12
4 Water Authority of Western Nassau 120,000 0
5 Garden City Park Water District 18,000 0

9 total water systems serve Queens County.

All ZIP Codes in Queens County

9 ZIP codes tracked in Queens County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 11351 Flushing 98 A 3
2 11371 Flushing 98 A 3
3 11390 Flushing 98 A 3
4 11352 Flushing 94 A 3
5 11367 Flushing 89 A 3 $520K
6 11040 New Hyde Park 85 A 0 $795K
7 11354 Flushing 84 B 3 $521K
8 11355 Flushing 84 B 3 $712K
9 11358 Flushing 84 B 3 $967K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Queens County

Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.

Overview

Queens County in New York covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (90/100).

8 of 9 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Queens County?
Queens County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 9 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Queens County?
Queens County is served by 9 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 9 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Queens County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Queens County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $4,558 per homeowner.
How does Queens County compare to New York?
Queens County has an average water safety score of 90/100, which is above the New York state average of 61/100.

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