Wilmington, DE Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
26 ZIP codes · 10 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 26 ZIP codes across Wilmington, DE. The area averages a grade C (68/100); 9 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Wilmington, DE. We compared 26 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 (68/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 1 | 10% |
| C | 9 | 90% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Wilmington ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19807 | 83 | B | 2 | 0.0070 mg/L |
| 2 | 19808 | 67 | C | 0 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 3 | 19801 | 66 | C | 1 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 4 | 19802 | 66 | C | 1 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 5 | 19803 | 66 | C | 1 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 6 | 19804 | 66 | C | 1 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 7 | 19805 | 66 | C | 1 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 8 | 19806 | 66 | C | 1 | No data |
| 9 | 19809 | 66 | C | 1 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 10 | 19810 | 66 | C | 1 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 11 | 19850 | — | — | — | No data |
| 12 | 19880 | — | — | — | No data |
| 13 | 19884 | — | — | — | No data |
| 14 | 19885 | — | — | — | No data |
| 15 | 19886 | — | — | — | No data |
| 16 | 19887 | — | — | — | No data |
| 17 | 19890 | — | — | — | No data |
| 18 | 19891 | — | — | — | No data |
| 19 | 19892 | — | — | — | No data |
| 20 | 19893 | — | — | — | No data |
| 21 | 19894 | — | — | — | No data |
| 22 | 19895 | — | — | — | No data |
| 23 | 19896 | — | — | — | No data |
| 24 | 19897 | — | — | — | No data |
| 25 | 19898 | — | — | — | No data |
| 26 | 19899 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 0 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 10 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 10 total violations across Wilmington
- 0 health-based violations
- 9 of 10 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 10 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | 9 | 9 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Wilmington?
ZIP code 19807 has the highest safety score in Wilmington at 83/100 (grade B). Check the full report for details.
Is Wilmington water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 10 directly mapped ZIP records, 10 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 10 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.