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
How Queens County Compares
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
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.
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
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
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
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
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
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.
- Best Water Testing Kits — Baseline water quality check for your ZIP
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant peace of mind
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Queens County, New York
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
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