Data source: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

Water quality varies significantly across Lexington, KY. We analyzed 39 ZIP codes to help you compare neighborhoods by water safety, lead risk, and EPA compliance.

City Overview: Grade C (55/100)

Grade	Neighborhoods	%
A	0	0%
B	0	0%
C	13	33%
D	26	67%
F	0	0%

Neighborhood Rankings

Every ZIP code in Lexington ranked by Home Safety Score:

Rank	ZIP Code	Score	Grade	Violations	Lead Risk
1	40507	60	C	0	0.0090 mg/L
2	40508	60	C	0	0.0090 mg/L
3	40509	60	C	0	0.0090 mg/L
4	40510	60	C	0	0.0090 mg/L
5	40513	60	C	0	0.0090 mg/L
6	40514	60	C	0	0.0090 mg/L
7	40516	60	C	0	0.0090 mg/L
8	40524	60	C	0	0.0090 mg/L
9	40574	60	C	0	0.0090 mg/L
10	40502	55	C	0	0.0090 mg/L
11	40505	55	C	0	0.0090 mg/L
12	40511	55	C	0	0.0090 mg/L
13	40517	55	C	0	0.0090 mg/L
14	40506	53	D	0	0.0090 mg/L
15	40512	53	D	0	0.0090 mg/L
16	40522	53	D	0	0.0090 mg/L
17	40523	53	D	0	0.0090 mg/L
18	40526	53	D	0	0.0090 mg/L
19	40533	53	D	0	0.0090 mg/L
20	40536	53	D	0	0.0090 mg/L
21	40544	53	D	0	0.0090 mg/L
22	40546	53	D	0	0.0090 mg/L
23	40550	53	D	0	0.0090 mg/L
24	40555	53	D	0	0.0090 mg/L
25	40575	53	D	0	0.0090 mg/L
26	40576	53	D	0	0.0090 mg/L
27	40577	53	D	0	0.0090 mg/L
28	40578	53	D	0	0.0090 mg/L
29	40579	53	D	0	0.0090 mg/L
30	40580	53	D	0	0.0090 mg/L
31	40581	53	D	0	0.0090 mg/L
32	40582	53	D	0	0.0090 mg/L
33	40583	53	D	0	0.0090 mg/L
34	40588	53	D	0	0.0090 mg/L
35	40591	53	D	0	0.0090 mg/L
36	40598	53	D	0	0.0090 mg/L
37	40503	50	D	0	0.0090 mg/L
38	40504	50	D	0	0.0090 mg/L
39	40515	50	D	0	0.0090 mg/L

How Neighborhoods Compare

Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:

• 13 neighborhoods score better than county average
• 26 neighborhoods score worse than county average

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Lexington?

ZIP code 40507 has the highest safety score in Lexington at 60/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.

Is Lexington water safe to drink?

Lexington has an average water safety score of 55/100 (C). Water quality varies by neighborhood — no ZIP codes currently exceed EPA lead limits. Always check your specific ZIP code.

Related Pages

• Lexington, KY city page
• Kentucky state rankings
• All Kentucky alerts

Data Sources

• EPA SDWIS
• U.S. Census Bureau

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