South Bend, IN Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
17 ZIP codes · 69 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 17 ZIP codes across South Bend, IN. The area averages a grade D (48/100); 10 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across South Bend, IN. We compared 17 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 D (48/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 9 | 90% |
| F | 1 | 10% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in South Bend ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46601 | 50 | D | 1 | 0.0047 mg/L |
| 2 | 46613 | 50 | D | 1 | 0.0047 mg/L |
| 3 | 46615 | 50 | D | 1 | 0.0047 mg/L |
| 4 | 46616 | 50 | D | 1 | 0.0047 mg/L |
| 5 | 46619 | 50 | D | 1 | 0.0047 mg/L |
| 6 | 46628 | 50 | D | 1 | 0.0047 mg/L |
| 7 | 46635 | 50 | D | 1 | 0.0089 mg/L |
| 8 | 46617 | 49 | D | 4 | 0.0047 mg/L |
| 9 | 46637 | 48 | D | 5 | 0.0089 mg/L |
| 10 | 46614 | 33 | F | 53 | 0.0089 mg/L |
| 11 | 46604 | — | — | — | No data |
| 12 | 46624 | — | — | — | No data |
| 13 | 46626 | — | — | — | No data |
| 14 | 46634 | — | — | — | No data |
| 15 | 46660 | — | — | — | No data |
| 16 | 46680 | — | — | — | No data |
| 17 | 46699 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 7 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 3 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 69 total violations across South Bend
- 2 health-based violations
- 10 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 | 22 | 10 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 6 | 1 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | 4 | 1 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | 2 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | 2 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in South Bend?
ZIP code 46601 has the highest safety score in South Bend at 50/100 (grade D). Check the full report for details.
Is South Bend water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 10 directly mapped ZIP records, 69 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.