Denver, CO Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
69 ZIP codes · 1,357 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 69 ZIP codes across Denver, CO. The area averages a grade C (63/100); 41 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Denver, CO. We compared 69 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade C (63/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 35 | 88% |
| D | 4 | 10% |
| F | 1 | 3% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Denver ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80215 | 67 | C | 0 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 2 | 80202 | 66 | C | 34 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 3 | 80203 | 66 | C | 34 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 4 | 80204 | 66 | C | 34 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 5 | 80205 | 66 | C | 34 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 6 | 80206 | 66 | C | 34 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 7 | 80207 | 66 | C | 34 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 8 | 80209 | 66 | C | 34 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 9 | 80211 | 66 | C | 34 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 10 | 80212 | 66 | C | 34 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 11 | 80214 | 66 | C | 34 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 12 | 80218 | 66 | C | 34 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 13 | 80220 | 66 | C | 34 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 14 | 80222 | 66 | C | 34 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 15 | 80224 | 66 | C | 34 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 16 | 80230 | 66 | C | 34 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 17 | 80231 | 66 | C | 34 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 18 | 80235 | 66 | C | 34 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 19 | 80237 | 66 | C | 34 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 20 | 80238 | 66 | C | 34 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 21 | 80239 | 66 | C | 34 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 22 | 80247 | 66 | C | 34 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 23 | 80249 | 66 | C | 34 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 24 | 80264 | 66 | C | 34 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 25 | 80294 | 66 | C | 34 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 26 | 80226 | 65 | C | 35 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 27 | 80227 | 65 | C | 35 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 28 | 80228 | 65 | C | 4 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 29 | 80232 | 65 | C | 35 | 0.0040 mg/L |
| 30 | 80246 | 65 | C | 35 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 31 | 80210 | 63 | C | 40 | 0.0050 mg/L |
| 32 | 80216 | 63 | C | 43 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 33 | 80219 | 63 | C | 40 | 0.0050 mg/L |
| 34 | 80223 | 63 | C | 40 | 0.0050 mg/L |
| 35 | 80236 | 63 | C | 40 | 0.0050 mg/L |
| 36 | 80234 | 53 | D | 21 | 0.0025 mg/L |
| 37 | 80229 | 47 | D | 9 | 0.0023 mg/L |
| 38 | 80233 | 47 | D | 8 | 0.0023 mg/L |
| 39 | 80221 | 45 | D | 46 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 40 | 80260 | 33 | F | 42 | 0.0090 mg/L |
| 41 | 80201 | — | — | — | No data |
| 42 | 80208 | — | — | — | No data |
| 43 | 80217 | — | — | — | No data |
| 44 | 80225 | — | — | — | No data |
| 45 | 80243 | — | — | — | No data |
| 46 | 80244 | — | — | — | No data |
| 47 | 80248 | — | — | — | No data |
| 48 | 80250 | — | — | — | No data |
| 49 | 80251 | — | — | — | No data |
| 50 | 80252 | — | — | — | No data |
| 51 | 80256 | — | — | — | No data |
| 52 | 80257 | — | — | — | No data |
| 53 | 80259 | — | — | — | No data |
| 54 | 80261 | — | — | — | No data |
| 55 | 80262 | — | — | — | No data |
| 56 | 80263 | — | — | — | No data |
| 57 | 80265 | — | — | — | No data |
| 58 | 80266 | — | — | 34 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 59 | 80271 | — | — | — | No data |
| 60 | 80273 | — | — | — | No data |
| 61 | 80274 | — | — | — | No data |
| 62 | 80279 | — | — | — | No data |
| 63 | 80280 | — | — | — | No data |
| 64 | 80281 | — | — | — | No data |
| 65 | 80290 | — | — | 34 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 66 | 80291 | — | — | — | No data |
| 67 | 80293 | — | — | — | No data |
| 68 | 80295 | — | — | — | No data |
| 69 | 80299 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 29 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 11 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 1,357 total violations across Denver
- 9 health-based violations
- 41 of 42 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 42 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Fecal Coliform | 96 | 40 |
| Combined Radium | 42 | 40 |
| Contaminant 2005 | 36 | 36 |
| Contaminant 2010 | 36 | 36 |
| Contaminant 2015 | 36 | 36 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Denver?
ZIP code 80215 has the highest safety score in Denver at 67/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.
Is Denver water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 42 directly mapped ZIP records, 1357 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 42 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
Reporting periods vary by source; the page metadata identifies this materialization.