Peor infraestructura: Miami Área metropolitana

Out of 192 ZIP codes with infrastructure data in the Miami metro area, these areas face the highest estimated risk of water pipe failure based on infrastructure age, funding gaps, and violation history.

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	192
Highest risk	49%
Median risk	28%
Average risk	31%

Top 100 Highest Risk ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Pipe Failure Risk	Risk Level	Safety Score
1	33405	West Palm Beach	FL	49%	High	79/100
2	33135	Miami	FL	46%	High	59/100
3	33144	Miami	FL	45%	High	54/100
4	33145	Miami	FL	45%	High	59/100
5	33168	Miami	FL	45%	High	54/100
6	33013	Hialeah	FL	44%	High	54/100
7	33020	Hollywood	FL	44%	High	61/100
8	33150	Miami	FL	44%	High	54/100
9	33023	Hollywood	FL	43%	High	61/100
10	33127	Miami	FL	43%	High	64/100
11	33134	Miami	FL	43%	High	59/100
12	33142	Miami	FL	43%	High	54/100
13	33147	Miami	FL	43%	High	54/100
14	33155	Miami	FL	43%	High	54/100
15	33161	Miami	FL	43%	High	49/100
16	33162	Miami	FL	43%	High	54/100
17	33165	Miami	FL	43%	High	54/100
18	33010	Hialeah	FL	42%	High	54/100
19	33012	Hialeah	FL	42%	High	49/100
20	33021	Hollywood	FL	42%	High	66/100
21	33125	Miami	FL	42%	High	54/100
22	33138	Miami	FL	42%	High	54/100
23	33019	Hollywood	FL	41%	High	61/100
24	33166	Miami	FL	41%	High	49/100
25	33167	Miami	FL	41%	High	54/100
26	33181	Miami	FL	41%	High	54/100
27	33407	West Palm Beach	FL	41%	High	79/100
28	33014	Hialeah	FL	40%	Moderate	54/100
29	33024	Hollywood	FL	40%	Moderate	61/100
30	33158	Miami	FL	40%	Moderate	54/100
31	33169	Miami	FL	40%	Moderate	54/100
32	33173	Miami	FL	40%	Moderate	49/100
33	33176	Miami	FL	40%	Moderate	49/100
34	33404	West Palm Beach	FL	40%	Moderate	74/100
35	33406	West Palm Beach	FL	40%	Moderate	79/100
36	33417	West Palm Beach	FL	40%	Moderate	79/100
37	33157	Miami	FL	39%	Moderate	49/100
38	33174	Miami	FL	39%	Moderate	49/100
39	33179	Miami	FL	39%	Moderate	54/100
40	33403	West Palm Beach	FL	39%	Moderate	79/100
41	33415	West Palm Beach	FL	39%	Moderate	79/100
42	33133	Miami	FL	38%	Moderate	49/100
43	33313	Fort Lauderdale	FL	38%	Moderate	49/100
44	33126	Miami	FL	37%	Moderate	54/100
45	33128	Miami	FL	37%	Moderate	64/100
46	33129	Miami	FL	37%	Moderate	59/100
47	33143	Miami	FL	37%	Moderate	54/100
48	33306	Fort Lauderdale	FL	37%	Moderate	59/100
49	33308	Fort Lauderdale	FL	37%	Moderate	54/100
50	33311	Fort Lauderdale	FL	37%	Moderate	49/100
51	33317	Fort Lauderdale	FL	37%	Moderate	54/100
52	33334	Fort Lauderdale	FL	37%	Moderate	54/100
53	33156	Miami	FL	36%	Moderate	49/100
54	33305	Fort Lauderdale	FL	36%	Moderate	54/100
55	33319	Fort Lauderdale	FL	36%	Moderate	49/100
56	33026	Hollywood	FL	35%	Moderate	66/100
57	33136	Miami	FL	35%	Moderate	59/100
58	33140	Miami Beach	FL	35%	Moderate	49/100
59	33146	Miami	FL	35%	Moderate	59/100
60	33172	Miami	FL	35%	Moderate	54/100
61	33175	Miami	FL	35%	Moderate	49/100
62	33183	Miami	FL	35%	Moderate	49/100
63	33312	Fort Lauderdale	FL	35%	Moderate	49/100
64	33056	Miami Gardens	FL	34%	Moderate	45/100
65	33139	Miami Beach	FL	34%	Moderate	49/100
66	33184	Miami	FL	34%	Moderate	49/100
67	33189	Miami	FL	34%	Moderate	49/100
68	33309	Fort Lauderdale	FL	34%	Moderate	49/100
69	33315	Fort Lauderdale	FL	34%	Moderate	49/100
70	33322	Fort Lauderdale	FL	34%	Moderate	54/100
71	33401	West Palm Beach	FL	34%	Moderate	79/100
72	33141	Miami Beach	FL	33%	Moderate	49/100
73	33409	West Palm Beach	FL	33%	Moderate	79/100
74	33304	Fort Lauderdale	FL	32%	Moderate	54/100
75	33316	Fort Lauderdale	FL	32%	Moderate	54/100
76	33402	West Palm Beach	FL	32%	Moderate	89/100
77	33416	West Palm Beach	FL	32%	Moderate	89/100
78	33419	West Palm Beach	FL	32%	Moderate	92/100
79	33420	West Palm Beach	FL	32%	Moderate	92/100
80	33422	West Palm Beach	FL	32%	Moderate	92/100
81	33130	Miami	FL	30%	Moderate	59/100
82	33154	Miami Beach	FL	30%	Moderate	54/100
83	33186	Miami	FL	30%	Moderate	49/100
84	33321	Fort Lauderdale	FL	30%	Moderate	54/100
85	33411	West Palm Beach	FL	30%	Moderate	79/100
86	33016	Hialeah	FL	29%	Moderate	54/100
87	33137	Miami	FL	29%	Moderate	54/100
88	33170	Miami	FL	29%	Moderate	54/100
89	33180	Miami	FL	29%	Moderate	49/100
90	33351	Fort Lauderdale	FL	29%	Moderate	54/100
91	33002	Hialeah	FL	28%	Moderate	65/100
92	33011	Hialeah	FL	28%	Moderate	65/100
93	33015	Hialeah	FL	28%	Moderate	49/100
94	33017	Hialeah	FL	28%	Moderate	65/100
95	33022	Hollywood	FL	28%	Moderate	81/100
96	33081	Hollywood	FL	28%	Moderate	81/100
97	33083	Hollywood	FL	28%	Moderate	81/100
98	33084	Hollywood	FL	28%	Moderate	81/100
99	33177	Miami	FL	28%	Moderate	49/100
100	33193	Miami	FL	28%	Moderate	54/100

Methodology

Infrastructure risk rankings combine four data sources, each weighted equally (25%): (1) EPA Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey (DWINS 2023) — state-level 20-year funding gap per capita for pipe replacement, treatment, and storage; (2) Census ACS housing vintage — percentage of homes built before 1980, when lead solder and galvanized pipes were common; (3) EPA SDWIS violation and enforcement data — system-level compliance history; (4) Lead and Copper Rule indicators — service line material inventories and 90th percentile lead testing results. The combined score is normalized to a 0-100% probability scale.

Data sources: EPA DWINS 2023, Census ACS, EPA SDWIS, Lead and Copper Rule data. Last updated: 2026-06-04.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does pipe failure probability mean?

Pipe failure probability estimates the likelihood of water main breaks, lead contamination from corroded pipes, or service disruptions based on infrastructure age, state funding gaps, violation history, and lead indicators. It is not a prediction of imminent failure, but a risk assessment based on known factors.

How is infrastructure risk calculated?

The risk score combines four equally weighted factors: state-level infrastructure funding gap per capita (from EPA DWINS 2023), housing vintage (Census ACS pre-1980 housing percentage), water system violation and enforcement history (EPA SDWIS), and lead exposure indicators (service line probability and testing results).

What can homeowners do about aging infrastructure?

Test your tap water annually, especially for lead. Check if your home has a lead service line through your water utility. Consider a whole-house water filter (NSF/ANSI 53 certified). Review your water system Consumer Confidence Report for violation history.

Does high risk mean my water is unsafe right now?

Not necessarily. Infrastructure risk indicates long-term vulnerability, not current contamination. However, areas with aging pipes and high violation counts have a statistically higher chance of water quality issues. Regular testing is the best way to verify your water safety.

Peor infraestructura: Miami Área metropolitana — 2026