Data source: EPA SDWIS, U.S. Census Bureau, FEMA NFIP Last verified: 2026-06-03

The Tampa Bay metropolitan area spans Florida and includes 362 ZIP codes served by 237 community water systems. We analyzed EPA compliance records, lead testing data, housing age, flood insurance claims, and radon risk for every ZIP in the metro to produce this report.

Metro-Wide Safety Score: C (67/100)

The Home Safety Score combines water quality, lead risk, radon exposure, and flood risk into a single 0-100 rating.

Grade Distribution

Grade	ZIP Codes	Percentage
A	16	5%
B	110	38%
C	118	40%
D	49	17%
F	0	0%

43% of ZIP codes in the Tampa metro earned an A or B — above-average safety conditions for homebuyers.

Safest Neighborhoods (Top 10 ZIPs)

The safest ZIP code is 33862 in Lake Placid with a score of 98/100. These areas typically have newer infrastructure, fewer EPA violations, and lower environmental risk factors.

Highest-Risk Neighborhoods (Bottom 10 ZIPs)

If you are considering a home in these ZIP codes, we recommend requesting a water quality test, checking for lead service lines, and reviewing the full ZIP report before making an offer.

Most Common Contaminant Violations

3 of the top contaminants are health-based violations, meaning measured levels exceeded EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs).

Lead Risk Overview

• Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0016 mg/L (below EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L)
• 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
• 5% of housing built before 1950 (highest lead paint risk)
• 12% of housing built before 1970 (lead solder in plumbing)
• 51% of housing built before 1986 (potential lead pipes)

With over half of homes built before 1986, lead plumbing components are common. Running cold water for 30 seconds before drinking can reduce lead exposure from older pipes.

Flood Risk

• 90,542 FEMA flood insurance claims filed
• 300 ZIP codes with flood claims (83% of metro)
• $63,657 average payout per claim
• $5,763,657,654 total payouts

Flood payouts in the Tampa metro are above the national average. Homebuyers should check FEMA flood maps and consider flood insurance even outside designated flood zones.

Water System Comparison

The Tampa Bay metro is served by 237 community water systems, drawing from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Major water systems include:

• Aloha Gardens Utilities
• ALTURAS WATER, LLC
• Angus Valley
• Avon Park Correctional Institution
• Babson Park
• Bailey Place Mhp
• Barrington Hoa
• Big Tree Mobile Home ; Rv Village
• Black Dairy Road Tp
• Blue Jay Mhp
• ...and 227 more systems

Water quality can vary significantly between systems. Always check the ZIP-level report for your specific address.

Radon Risk

Zone	Risk Level	ZIP Codes	Percentage
Zone 1	High	0	0%
Zone 2	Moderate	179	49%
Zone 3	Low	114	31%

Is Tampa Bay Safe for Homebuyers?

Positive indicators: no ZIP codes exceed EPA lead action level.

Areas of concern: 169 health-based EPA violations on record; above-average flood insurance payouts ($63,657/claim).

Safety conditions vary widely within the metro. A ZIP code with an A grade may be just a few miles from one rated F. Always check your specific ZIP code before making a purchase decision.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the water quality safety grade for the Tampa Bay metro area?

The Tampa Bay metro area has an average Home Safety Score of 67/100 (grade C). This score is based on EPA violation records, lead testing data, radon risk, and flood exposure across 362 ZIP codes.

How many EPA water violations are in the Tampa Bay area?

There are 7,241 total EPA violations across the Tampa Bay metro, with 169 being health-based violations. 224 out of 362 ZIP codes (62%) have at least one recorded violation.

Is the tap water safe to drink in Tampa Bay?

Water safety varies by ZIP code and water system. No ZIP codes currently exceed EPA lead action levels. The average lead level is 0.0016 mg/L (EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L). Check your specific ZIP code for a detailed report.

What percentage of homes in Tampa Bay have lead risk?

Approximately 51% of housing in the Tampa Bay metro was built before 1986, when lead pipes were still legal. 5% was built before 1950, the highest-risk category for lead paint. Homes in older neighborhoods should be tested for lead in both water and paint.

What is the flood risk in the Tampa Bay metro?

The Tampa Bay metro has recorded 90,542 FEMA flood insurance claims across 300 ZIP codes, with an average payout of $63,657 per claim. Check the FEMA flood map for your specific property.

Cities in the Tampa Bay Metro

• Tampa, FL — 59 ZIP codes
• Saint Petersburg, FL — 31 ZIP codes
• Clearwater, FL — 13 ZIP codes
• Lakeland, FL — 13 ZIP codes
• Winter Haven, FL — 7 ZIP codes
• Brooksville, FL — 7 ZIP codes
• Largo, FL — 6 ZIP codes
• Spring Hill, FL — 6 ZIP codes
• Plant City, FL — 5 ZIP codes
• Sebring, FL — 5 ZIP codes
• New Port Richey, FL — 5 ZIP codes
• Brandon, FL — 4 ZIP codes
• Zephyrhills, FL — 4 ZIP codes
• Lutz, FL — 4 ZIP codes
• Riverview, FL — 4 ZIP codes
• Seminole, FL — 4 ZIP codes
• Davenport, FL — 4 ZIP codes
• Palm Harbor, FL — 4 ZIP codes
• Dade City, FL — 3 ZIP codes
• Wesley Chapel, FL — 3 ZIP codes
• Valrico, FL — 3 ZIP codes
• Pinellas Park, FL — 3 ZIP codes
• Lake Wales, FL — 3 ZIP codes
• Land O Lakes, FL — 3 ZIP codes
• Hudson, FL — 3 ZIP codes
• Holiday, FL — 3 ZIP codes
• Ruskin, FL — 2 ZIP codes
• Sun City Center, FL — 2 ZIP codes
• Seffner, FL — 2 ZIP codes
• Avon Park, FL — 2 ZIP codes
• Bartow, FL — 2 ZIP codes
• Haines City, FL — 2 ZIP codes
• Lake Placid, FL — 2 ZIP codes
• Port Richey, FL — 2 ZIP codes
• Tarpon Springs, FL — 2 ZIP codes
• Dunedin, FL — 2 ZIP codes
• Balm, FL — 1 ZIP codes
• Bushnell, FL — 1 ZIP codes
• Center Hill, FL — 1 ZIP codes
• Coleman, FL — 1 ZIP codes
• Crystal Springs, FL — 1 ZIP codes
• Dover, FL — 1 ZIP codes
• Durant, FL — 1 ZIP codes
• Gibsonton, FL — 1 ZIP codes
• Lacoochee, FL — 1 ZIP codes
• Lake Panasoffkee, FL — 1 ZIP codes
• Lithia, FL — 1 ZIP codes
• Mango, FL — 1 ZIP codes
• Odessa, FL — 1 ZIP codes
• Apollo Beach, FL — 1 ZIP codes

...and 50 more cities. Browse all via city directory.

All 362 ZIP Codes

View all ZIP codes in the Tampa metro

• 33500
• 33501
• 33502
• 33503 Balm [D]
• 33504
• 33505
• 33507
• 33508 Brandon [B] — 25 violations
• 33509 Brandon [B] — 25 violations
• 33510 Brandon [B] — 25 violations
• 33511 Brandon [C] — 25 violations
• 33512
• 33513 Bushnell [C] — 26 violations
• 33514 Center Hill [A] — 1 violation
• 33515
• 33516
• 33517
• 33519
• 33520
• 33521 Coleman [A] — 1 violation
• 33522
• 33523 Dade City [C] — 33 violations
• 33524 Crystal Springs [C]
• 33525 Dade City [B] — 33 violations
• 33526 Dade City [B] — 33 violations
• 33527 Dover [B] — 3 violations
• 33528
• 33529
• 33530 Durant [B]
• 33531
• 33532
• 33533
• 33534 Gibsonton [C] — 6 violations
• 33535
• 33537 Lacoochee [C]
• 33538 Lake Panasoffkee [A] — 4 violations
• 33539 Zephyrhills [B] — 19 violations
• 33540 Zephyrhills [B] — 19 violations
• 33541 Zephyrhills [B] — 19 violations
• 33542 Zephyrhills [B] — 19 violations
• 33543 Wesley Chapel [B] — 12 violations
• 33544 Wesley Chapel [B] — 12 violations
• 33545 Wesley Chapel [A] — 12 violations
• 33546
• 33547 Lithia [B]
• 33548 Lutz [C] — 11 violations
• 33549 Lutz [B] — 11 violations
• 33550 Mango [A]
• 33551
• 33552
• 33553
• 33555
• 33556 Odessa [B] — 13 violations
• 33557
• 33558 Lutz [B] — 11 violations
• 33559 Lutz [B] — 11 violations
• 33560
• 33561
• 33562
• 33563 Plant City [C] — 6 violations
• 33564 Plant City [B] — 6 violations
• 33565 Plant City [C] — 6 violations
• 33566 Plant City [B] — 6 violations
• 33567 Plant City [B] — 6 violations
• 33568 Riverview [B] — 2 violations
• 33569 Riverview [B] — 2 violations
• 33570 Ruskin [D] — 9 violations
• 33571 Sun City Center [D]
• 33572 Apollo Beach [C] — 3 violations
• 33573 Sun City Center [C]
• 33574 Saint Leo [C]
• 33575 Ruskin [B] — 9 violations
• 33576 San Antonio [B] — 32 violations
• 33577
• 33578 Riverview [B] — 2 violations
• 33579 Riverview [B] — 2 violations
• 33580
• 33581
• 33582
• 33583 Seffner [B] — 6 violations
• 33584 Seffner [C] — 6 violations
• 33585 Sumterville [B] — 13 violations
• 33586 Sun City [C]
• 33587 Sydney [D]
• 33589
• 33590
• 33591
• 33592 Thonotosassa [B] — 18 violations
• 33593 Trilby [B]
• 33594 Valrico [B] — 5 violations
• 33595 Valrico [A] — 5 violations
• 33596 Valrico [C] — 5 violations
• 33597 Webster [A] — 1 violation
• 33598 Wimauma [B]
• 33599
• 33600
• 33601 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33602 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33603 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33604 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33605 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33606 Tampa [D] — 27 violations
• 33607 Tampa [D] — 27 violations
• 33608 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33609 Tampa [D] — 27 violations
• 33610 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33611 Tampa [D] — 27 violations
• 33612 Tampa [D] — 27 violations
• 33613 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33614 Tampa [D] — 27 violations
• 33615 Tampa [D] — 27 violations
• 33616 Tampa [D] — 27 violations
• 33617 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33618 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33619 Tampa [D] — 27 violations
• 33620 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33621 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33622 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33623 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33624 Tampa [D] — 27 violations
• 33625 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33626 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33629 Tampa [D] — 27 violations
• 33630 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33631 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33633 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33634 Tampa [D] — 27 violations
• 33635 Tampa [D] — 27 violations
• 33637 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33646 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33647 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33650 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33655 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33660 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33661 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33662 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33663 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33664 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33672 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33673 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33674 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33675 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33677 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33679 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33680 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33681 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33682 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33684 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33685 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33686 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33687 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33688 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33689 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33690 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33694 Tampa [C] — 27 violations
• 33700
• 33701 Saint Petersburg [D]
• 33702 Saint Petersburg [D]
• 33703 Saint Petersburg [D]
• 33704 Saint Petersburg [D]
• 33705 Saint Petersburg [D]
• 33706 Saint Petersburg [D]
• 33707 Saint Petersburg [D]
• 33708 Saint Petersburg [D]
• 33709 Saint Petersburg [D]
• 33710 Saint Petersburg [D]
• 33711 Saint Petersburg [D]
• 33712 Saint Petersburg [D]
• 33713 Saint Petersburg [C]
• 33714 Saint Petersburg [D]
• 33715 Saint Petersburg [D]
• 33716 Saint Petersburg [D]
• 33724
• 33725
• 33729 Saint Petersburg [D]
• 33730 Saint Petersburg [D]
• 33731 Saint Petersburg [C]
• 33732 Saint Petersburg [D]
• 33733 Saint Petersburg [C]
• 33734 Saint Petersburg [D]
• 33735
• 33736 Saint Petersburg [C]
• 33737 Saint Petersburg [C]
• 33738 Saint Petersburg [C]
• 33740 Saint Petersburg [C]
• 33741 Saint Petersburg [C]
• 33742 Saint Petersburg [C]
• 33743 Saint Petersburg [D]
• 33744 Bay Pines [C]
• 33747 Saint Petersburg [D]
• 33755 Clearwater [B] — 27 violations
• 33756 Clearwater [B] — 27 violations
• 33757 Clearwater [A] — 27 violations
• 33758 Clearwater [A] — 27 violations
• 33759 Clearwater [B] — 27 violations
• 33760 Clearwater [B] — 27 violations
• 33761 Clearwater [B] — 27 violations
• 33762 Clearwater [B] — 27 violations
• 33763 Clearwater [B] — 27 violations
• 33764 Clearwater [B] — 27 violations
• 33765 Clearwater [B] — 27 violations
• 33766 Clearwater [A] — 27 violations
• 33767 Clearwater Beach [D]
• 33769 Clearwater [A] — 27 violations
• 33770 Largo [C] — 9 violations
• 33771 Largo [B] — 9 violations
• 33772 Seminole [D]
• 33773 Largo [B] — 9 violations
• 33774 Largo [C] — 9 violations
• 33775 Seminole [D]
• 33776 Seminole [D]
• 33777 Seminole [D]
• 33778 Largo [B] — 9 violations
• 33779 Largo [B] — 9 violations
• 33780 Pinellas Park [A] — 7 violations
• 33781 Pinellas Park [B] — 7 violations
• 33782 Pinellas Park [B] — 7 violations
• 33784 Saint Petersburg [D]
• 33785 Indian Rocks Beach [D]
• 33786 Belleair Beach [D]
• 33788
• 33801 Lakeland [C] — 56 violations
• 33802 Lakeland [B] — 56 violations
• 33803 Lakeland [C] — 56 violations
• 33804 Lakeland [C] — 56 violations
• 33805 Lakeland [C] — 56 violations
• 33806 Lakeland [C] — 56 violations
• 33807 Lakeland [C] — 56 violations
• 33808
• 33809 Lakeland [C] — 56 violations
• 33810 Lakeland [D] — 56 violations
• 33811 Lakeland [C] — 56 violations
• 33812 Lakeland [C] — 56 violations
• 33813 Lakeland [C] — 56 violations
• 33815 Lakeland [C] — 56 violations
• 33820 Alturas [C] — 9 violations
• 33821
• 33823 Auburndale [C] — 56 violations
• 33825 Avon Park [C] — 13 violations
• 33826 Avon Park [B] — 13 violations
• 33827 Babson Park [B] — 18 violations
• 33830 Bartow [B] — 32 violations
• 33831 Bartow [B] — 32 violations
• 33833
• 33834 Bowling Green [B] — 18 violations
• 33835 Bradley [B] — 6 violations
• 33836 Davenport [B] — 37 violations
• 33837 Davenport [B] — 37 violations
• 33838 Dundee [B] — 39 violations
• 33839 Eagle Lake [C] — 15 violations
• 33840 Eaton Park [B] — 13 violations
• 33841 Fort Meade [B] — 37 violations
• 33843 Frostproof [C] — 42 violations
• 33844 Haines City [C] — 64 violations
• 33845 Haines City [B] — 64 violations
• 33846 Highland City [B] — 13 violations
• 33847 Homeland [D]
• 33848 Intercession City [B]
• 33849 Kathleen [C] — 9 violations
• 33850 Lake Alfred [C] — 24 violations
• 33851 Lake Hamilton [B] — 12 violations
• 33852 Lake Placid [A] — 18 violations
• 33853 Lake Wales [B] — 87 violations
• 33854 Lakeshore [C] — 22 violations
• 33855 Indian Lake Estates [B] — 8 violations
• 33856 Nalcrest [C] — 22 violations
• 33857 Lorida [B] — 20 violations
• 33858 Loughman [C]
• 33859 Lake Wales [B] — 87 violations
• 33860 Mulberry [C] — 32 violations
• 33862 Lake Placid [A] — 18 violations
• 33863 Nichols [D]
• 33865 Ona [C]
• 33867 River Ranch [B] — 8 violations
• 33868 Polk City [C] — 36 violations
• 33870 Sebring [B] — 18 violations
• 33871 Sebring [B] — 18 violations
• 33872 Sebring [B] — 18 violations
• 33873 Wauchula [B] — 26 violations
• 33875 Sebring [B] — 18 violations
• 33876 Sebring [B] — 18 violations
• 33877 Waverly [C]
• 33880 Winter Haven [C] — 167 violations
• 33881 Winter Haven [B] — 167 violations
• 33882 Winter Haven [B] — 167 violations
• 33883 Winter Haven [B] — 167 violations
• 33884 Winter Haven [C] — 167 violations
• 33885 Winter Haven [B] — 167 violations
• 33888 Winter Haven [B] — 167 violations
• 33890 Zolfo Springs [B] — 10 violations
• 33896 Davenport [B] — 37 violations
• 33897 Davenport [B] — 37 violations
• 33898 Lake Wales [C] — 87 violations
• 34601 Brooksville [B] — 46 violations
• 34602 Brooksville [B] — 46 violations
• 34603 Brooksville [B] — 46 violations
• 34604 Brooksville [B] — 46 violations
• 34605 Brooksville [B] — 46 violations
• 34606 Spring Hill [B] — 17 violations
• 34607 Spring Hill [C] — 17 violations
• 34608 Spring Hill [B] — 17 violations
• 34609 Spring Hill [B] — 17 violations
• 34610 Spring Hill [B] — 17 violations
• 34611 Spring Hill [B] — 17 violations
• 34613 Brooksville [B] — 46 violations
• 34614 Brooksville [B] — 46 violations
• 34615
• 34616
• 34617
• 34618
• 34619
• 34620
• 34621
• 34622
• 34623
• 34624
• 34625
• 34629
• 34630
• 34635
• 34636 Istachatta [C]
• 34637 Land O Lakes [B]
• 34638 Land O Lakes [B]
• 34639 Land O Lakes [B]
• 34640
• 34641
• 34642
• 34643
• 34644
• 34647
• 34652 New Port Richey [C] — 95 violations
• 34653 New Port Richey [C] — 95 violations
• 34654 New Port Richey [C] — 95 violations
• 34655 New Port Richey [C] — 95 violations
• 34656 New Port Richey [B] — 95 violations
• 34660 Ozona [C]
• 34661 Nobleton [C]
• 34662
• 34664
• 34665
• 34666
• 34667 Hudson [C] — 65 violations
• 34668 Port Richey [C] — 23 violations
• 34669 Hudson [B] — 65 violations
• 34673 Port Richey [B] — 23 violations
• 34674 Hudson [B] — 65 violations
• 34677 Oldsmar [B]
• 34679 Aripeka [C]
• 34680 Elfers [C]
• 34681 Crystal Beach [C]
• 34682 Palm Harbor [B] — 32 violations
• 34683 Palm Harbor [C] — 32 violations
• 34684 Palm Harbor [B] — 32 violations
• 34685 Palm Harbor [B] — 32 violations
• 34688 Tarpon Springs [B] — 38 violations
• 34689 Tarpon Springs [C] — 38 violations
• 34690 Holiday [B] — 46 violations
• 34691 Holiday [B] — 46 violations
• 34692 Holiday [A] — 46 violations
• 34695 Safety Harbor [A]
• 34697 Dunedin [B] — 18 violations
• 34698 Dunedin [C] — 18 violations

Data Sources

• Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
• Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
• Housing age: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey
• Flood risk: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program
• Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones

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