Peor infraestructura: New York — Clasificaciones 2026

Out of 2,050 ZIP codes with infrastructure data in New York, 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	2,050
Highest risk	76%
Median risk	47%
Average risk	48%
State	New York

Top 100 Highest Risk ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Pipe Failure Risk	Risk Level	Safety Score
1	12202	Albany	NY	76%	Very High	31/100
2	12209	Albany	NY	76%	Very High	31/100
3	12206	Albany	NY	75%	Very High	19/100
4	12210	Albany	NY	75%	Very High	31/100
5	11204	Brooklyn	NY	74%	Very High	62/100
6	11209	Brooklyn	NY	74%	Very High	57/100
7	11215	Brooklyn	NY	74%	Very High	57/100
8	11220	Brooklyn	NY	74%	Very High	62/100
9	11225	Brooklyn	NY	74%	Very High	67/100
10	11226	Brooklyn	NY	74%	Very High	62/100
11	11228	Brooklyn	NY	74%	Very High	57/100
12	11210	Brooklyn	NY	73%	Very High	62/100
13	11213	Brooklyn	NY	73%	Very High	67/100
14	12010	Amsterdam	NY	73%	Very High	30/100
15	11203	Brooklyn	NY	72%	Very High	62/100
16	11216	Brooklyn	NY	72%	Very High	67/100
17	11223	Brooklyn	NY	72%	Very High	57/100
18	11229	Brooklyn	NY	72%	Very High	52/100
19	11230	Brooklyn	NY	72%	Very High	62/100
20	13138	Pompey	NY	72%	Very High	54/100
21	13208	Syracuse	NY	72%	Very High	43/100
22	11214	Brooklyn	NY	71%	Very High	57/100
23	11218	Brooklyn	NY	71%	Very High	62/100
24	11219	Brooklyn	NY	71%	Very High	57/100
25	11231	Brooklyn	NY	71%	Very High	52/100
26	11232	Brooklyn	NY	71%	Very High	57/100
27	11237	Brooklyn	NY	71%	Very High	62/100
28	12208	Albany	NY	71%	Very High	26/100
29	13204	Syracuse	NY	71%	Very High	38/100
30	13207	Syracuse	NY	71%	Very High	43/100
31	11233	Brooklyn	NY	70%	Very High	62/100
32	11234	Brooklyn	NY	70%	Very High	52/100
33	12203	Albany	NY	70%	Very High	26/100
34	12222	Albany	NY	70%	Very High	19/100
35	11221	Brooklyn	NY	69%	Very High	67/100
36	11222	Brooklyn	NY	69%	Very High	57/100
37	11236	Brooklyn	NY	69%	Very High	52/100
38	11238	Brooklyn	NY	69%	Very High	62/100
39	13203	Syracuse	NY	69%	Very High	43/100
40	13205	Syracuse	NY	69%	Very High	43/100
41	13206	Syracuse	NY	69%	Very High	38/100
42	13350	Herkimer	NY	69%	Very High	40/100
43	10033	New York	NY	68%	Very High	68/100
44	11207	Brooklyn	NY	68%	Very High	62/100
45	11208	Brooklyn	NY	68%	Very High	62/100
46	11212	Brooklyn	NY	68%	Very High	67/100
47	11217	Brooklyn	NY	68%	Very High	62/100
48	11235	Brooklyn	NY	68%	Very High	47/100
49	12204	Albany	NY	68%	Very High	31/100
50	12205	Albany	NY	68%	Very High	26/100
51	12207	Albany	NY	68%	Very High	26/100
52	13211	Syracuse	NY	68%	Very High	43/100
53	13224	Syracuse	NY	68%	Very High	38/100
54	10024	New York	NY	67%	Very High	76/100
55	10031	New York	NY	67%	Very High	81/100
56	10034	New York	NY	67%	Very High	76/100
57	11205	Brooklyn	NY	67%	Very High	67/100
58	12211	Albany	NY	67%	Very High	31/100
59	12884	Victory Mills	NY	67%	Very High	71/100
60	13214	Syracuse	NY	67%	Very High	38/100
61	13601	Watertown	NY	67%	Very High	50/100
62	10014	New York	NY	66%	Very High	71/100
63	10032	New York	NY	66%	Very High	56/100
64	10040	New York	NY	66%	Very High	81/100
65	13210	Syracuse	NY	66%	Very High	43/100
66	13314	Brookfield	NY	66%	Very High	64/100
67	13501	Utica	NY	66%	Very High	58/100
68	14619	Rochester	NY	66%	Very High	73/100
69	10012	New York	NY	65%	Very High	76/100
70	10025	New York	NY	65%	Very High	76/100
71	10595	Valhalla	NY	65%	Very High	58/100
72	11211	Brooklyn	NY	65%	Very High	57/100
73	11224	Brooklyn	NY	65%	Very High	47/100
74	12986	Tupper Lake	NY	65%	Very High	70/100
75	13202	Syracuse	NY	65%	Very High	43/100
76	13209	Syracuse	NY	65%	Very High	43/100
77	13219	Syracuse	NY	65%	Very High	38/100
78	13776	Gilbertsville	NY	65%	Very High	65/100
79	10003	New York	NY	64%	Very High	76/100
80	10006	New York	NY	64%	Very High	76/100
81	10009	New York	NY	64%	Very High	71/100
82	13212	Syracuse	NY	64%	Very High	43/100
83	10013	New York	NY	63%	Very High	71/100
84	10027	New York	NY	63%	Very High	73/100
85	10560	North Salem	NY	63%	Very High	65/100
86	10960	Nyack	NY	63%	Very High	58/100
87	11201	Brooklyn	NY	63%	Very High	62/100
88	12043	Cobleskill	NY	63%	Very High	40/100
89	12308	Schenectady	NY	63%	Very High	80/100
90	12401	Kingston	NY	63%	Very High	25/100
91	12414	Catskill	NY	63%	Very High	43/100
92	13502	Utica	NY	63%	Very High	58/100
93	13802	Maine	NY	63%	Very High	62/100
94	13846	Treadwell	NY	63%	Very High	56/100
95	14456	Geneva	NY	63%	Very High	60/100
96	14607	Rochester	NY	63%	Very High	73/100
97	14611	Rochester	NY	63%	Very High	73/100
98	10002	New York	NY	62%	Very High	76/100
99	10011	New York	NY	62%	Very High	71/100
100	10028	New York	NY	62%	Very High	76/100

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.