Data source: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19

ZipCheckup compares 58 ZIP codes across Des Moines, IA. The area averages a grade C (62/100); 58 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.

Water quality varies significantly across Des Moines, IA. We analyzed 58 ZIP codes to help you compare neighborhoods by water safety, lead risk, and EPA compliance.

City Overview: Grade C (62/100)

Grade	Neighborhoods	%
A	0	0%
B	0	0%
C	57	98%
D	1	2%
F	0	0%

Neighborhood Rankings

Every ZIP code in Des Moines ranked by Home Safety Score:

Rank	ZIP Code	Score	Grade	Violations	Lead Risk
1	50320	66	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
2	50301	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
3	50302	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
4	50303	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
5	50304	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
6	50305	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
7	50306	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
8	50307	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
9	50308	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
10	50318	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
11	50319	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
12	50328	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
13	50329	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
14	50330	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
15	50331	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
16	50332	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
17	50333	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
18	50334	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
19	50335	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
20	50336	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
21	50339	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
22	50340	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
23	50359	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
24	50360	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
25	50361	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
26	50362	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
27	50363	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
28	50364	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
29	50367	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
30	50368	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
31	50369	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
32	50380	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
33	50381	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
34	50391	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
35	50392	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
36	50393	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
37	50394	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
38	50395	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
39	50396	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
40	50397	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
41	50936	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
42	50940	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
43	50947	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
44	50950	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
45	50980	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
46	50981	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
47	50982	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
48	50983	62	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
49	50309	61	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
50	50310	61	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
51	50311	61	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
52	50314	61	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
53	50315	61	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
54	50316	61	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
55	50321	61	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
56	50313	56	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
57	50317	56	C	6	0.0014 mg/L
58	50312	51	D	6	0.0014 mg/L

How Neighborhoods Compare

Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:

• 55 neighborhoods score better than county average
• 3 neighborhoods score worse than county average

EPA Violations

• 348 total violations across Des Moines
• 0 health-based violations
• 58 of 58 ZIP codes have violations
• 0 ZIP codes exceed EPA lead action level

Top Contaminants

Contaminant	Violations	ZIPs
Consumer Confidence Report Rule	116	58
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)	58	58
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	58	58
Lead and Copper Rule	58	58

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Des Moines?

ZIP code 50320 has the highest safety score in Des Moines at 66/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.

Is Des Moines water safe to drink?

Des Moines has an average water safety score of 62/100 (C). Water quality varies by neighborhood — no ZIP codes currently exceed EPA lead limits. Always check your specific ZIP code.

Related Pages

• Des Moines, IA city page
• Iowa state rankings
• All Iowa alerts

Data Sources

• EPA SDWIS
• U.S. Census Bureau

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