Fort Wayne, IN Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
43 ZIP codes · 111 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 43 ZIP codes across Fort Wayne, IN. The area averages a grade C (64/100); 16 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Fort Wayne, IN. We compared 43 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 (64/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 16 | 100% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Fort Wayne ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46802 | 65 | C | 4 | 0.0026 mg/L |
| 2 | 46804 | 65 | C | 4 | 0.0026 mg/L |
| 3 | 46805 | 65 | C | 4 | 0.0026 mg/L |
| 4 | 46807 | 65 | C | 4 | 0.0026 mg/L |
| 5 | 46808 | 65 | C | 4 | 0.0026 mg/L |
| 6 | 46809 | 65 | C | 5 | 0.0026 mg/L |
| 7 | 46814 | 65 | C | 4 | 0.0026 mg/L |
| 8 | 46815 | 65 | C | 4 | 0.0026 mg/L |
| 9 | 46819 | 65 | C | 4 | 0.0026 mg/L |
| 10 | 46835 | 65 | C | 4 | 0.0026 mg/L |
| 11 | 46816 | 64 | C | 9 | 0.0026 mg/L |
| 12 | 46818 | 64 | C | 6 | 0.0026 mg/L |
| 13 | 46825 | 64 | C | 6 | 0.0026 mg/L |
| 14 | 46845 | 63 | C | 11 | 0.0026 mg/L |
| 15 | 46803 | 58 | C | 19 | 0.0029 mg/L |
| 16 | 46806 | 58 | C | 19 | 0.0029 mg/L |
| 17 | 46801 | — | — | — | No data |
| 18 | 46850 | — | — | — | No data |
| 19 | 46851 | — | — | — | No data |
| 20 | 46852 | — | — | — | No data |
| 21 | 46853 | — | — | — | No data |
| 22 | 46854 | — | — | — | No data |
| 23 | 46855 | — | — | — | No data |
| 24 | 46856 | — | — | — | No data |
| 25 | 46857 | — | — | — | No data |
| 26 | 46858 | — | — | — | No data |
| 27 | 46859 | — | — | — | No data |
| 28 | 46860 | — | — | — | No data |
| 29 | 46861 | — | — | — | No data |
| 30 | 46862 | — | — | — | No data |
| 31 | 46863 | — | — | — | No data |
| 32 | 46864 | — | — | — | No data |
| 33 | 46865 | — | — | — | No data |
| 34 | 46866 | — | — | — | No data |
| 35 | 46867 | — | — | — | No data |
| 36 | 46868 | — | — | — | No data |
| 37 | 46869 | — | — | — | No data |
| 38 | 46885 | — | — | — | No data |
| 39 | 46895 | — | — | — | No data |
| 40 | 46896 | — | — | — | No data |
| 41 | 46897 | — | — | — | No data |
| 42 | 46898 | — | — | — | No data |
| 43 | 46899 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 13 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 3 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 111 total violations across Fort Wayne
- 16 health-based violations
- 16 of 16 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 16 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | 41 | 16 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | 35 | 16 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 21 | 4 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 5 | 5 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Fort Wayne?
ZIP code 46802 has the highest safety score in Fort Wayne at 65/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.
Is Fort Wayne water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 16 directly mapped ZIP records, 111 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 16 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
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