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

ZipCheckup compares 43 ZIP codes across Fort Wayne, IN. The area averages a grade C (64/100); 43 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.

Water quality varies significantly across Fort Wayne, IN. We analyzed 43 ZIP codes to help you compare neighborhoods by water safety, lead risk, and EPA compliance.

City Overview: Grade C (64/100)

Grade	Neighborhoods	%
A	0	0%
B	0	0%
C	40	93%
D	3	7%
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	46801	69	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
2	46814	69	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
3	46818	69	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
4	46845	69	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
5	46895	69	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
6	46898	69	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
7	46850	65	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
8	46851	65	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
9	46852	65	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
10	46853	65	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
11	46854	65	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
12	46855	65	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
13	46856	65	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
14	46857	65	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
15	46858	65	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
16	46859	65	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
17	46860	65	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
18	46861	65	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
19	46862	65	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
20	46863	65	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
21	46864	65	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
22	46865	65	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
23	46866	65	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
24	46867	65	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
25	46868	65	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
26	46869	65	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
27	46885	65	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
28	46896	65	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
29	46897	65	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
30	46899	65	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
31	46804	64	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
32	46806	64	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
33	46815	64	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
34	46816	64	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
35	46819	64	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
36	46825	64	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
37	46835	64	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
38	46803	59	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
39	46807	59	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
40	46808	59	C	13	0.0026 mg/L
41	46802	54	D	13	0.0026 mg/L
42	46805	54	D	13	0.0026 mg/L
43	46809	54	D	13	0.0026 mg/L

How Neighborhoods Compare

Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:

• 37 neighborhoods score better than county average
• 6 neighborhoods score worse than county average

EPA Violations

• 559 total violations across Fort Wayne
• 43 health-based violations
• 43 of 43 ZIP codes have violations
• 0 ZIP codes exceed EPA lead action level

Top Contaminants

Contaminant	Violations	ZIPs
Surface Water Treatment Rule	258	43
Stage 1 DBP Rule	215	43
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)	43	43
Consumer Confidence Report Rule	43	43

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Fort Wayne?

ZIP code 46801 has the highest safety score in Fort Wayne at 69/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.

Is Fort Wayne water safe to drink?

Fort Wayne has an average water safety score of 64/100 (C). Water quality varies by neighborhood — no ZIP codes currently exceed EPA lead limits. Always check your specific ZIP code.

Related Pages

• Fort Wayne, IN city page
• Indiana state rankings
• All Indiana alerts

Data Sources

• EPA SDWIS
• U.S. Census Bureau

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