Data source: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

Water quality varies significantly across Little Rock, AR. We analyzed 25 ZIP codes to help you compare neighborhoods by water safety, lead risk, and EPA compliance.

City Overview: Grade A (93/100)

Grade	Neighborhoods	%
A	24	96%
B	1	4%
C	0	0%
D	0	0%
F	0	0%

Neighborhood Rankings

Every ZIP code in Little Rock ranked by Home Safety Score:

Rank	ZIP Code	Score	Grade	Violations	Lead Risk
1	72216	99	A	0	0.0010 mg/L
2	72221	99	A	0	0.0010 mg/L
3	72222	99	A	0	0.0010 mg/L
4	72225	99	A	0	0.0010 mg/L
5	72255	99	A	0	0.0010 mg/L
6	72260	99	A	0	0.0010 mg/L
7	72295	99	A	0	0.0010 mg/L
8	72201	95	A	0	0.0010 mg/L
9	72214	95	A	0	0.0010 mg/L
10	72215	95	A	0	0.0010 mg/L
11	72217	95	A	0	0.0010 mg/L
12	72219	95	A	0	0.0010 mg/L
13	72231	95	A	0	0.0010 mg/L
14	72202	90	A	0	0.0010 mg/L
15	72203	90	A	0	0.0010 mg/L
16	72207	90	A	0	0.0010 mg/L
17	72210	90	A	0	0.0010 mg/L
18	72211	90	A	0	0.0010 mg/L
19	72212	90	A	0	0.0010 mg/L
20	72227	90	A	0	0.0010 mg/L
21	72205	85	A	0	0.0010 mg/L
22	72206	85	A	0	0.0010 mg/L
23	72209	85	A	0	0.0010 mg/L
24	72223	85	A	0	0.0010 mg/L
25	72204	80	B	0	0.0010 mg/L

How Neighborhoods Compare

Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:

• 20 neighborhoods score better than county average
• 5 neighborhoods score worse than county average

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Little Rock?

ZIP code 72216 has the highest safety score in Little Rock at 99/100 (grade A). Check the full report for details.

Is Little Rock water safe to drink?

Little Rock has an average water safety score of 93/100 (A). Water quality varies by neighborhood — no ZIP codes currently exceed EPA lead limits. Always check your specific ZIP code.

Related Pages

• Little Rock, AR city page
• Arkansas state rankings
• All Arkansas alerts

Data Sources

• EPA SDWIS
• U.S. Census Bureau

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