Cambridge, MA Home Safety by Neighborhood - Grade D
7 ZIP codes · 0 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 7 ZIP codes across Cambridge, MA. The area averages a grade D (50/100); 0 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Cambridge, MA. We compared 7 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 (50/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 5 | 100% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Cambridge ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 02138 | 50 | D | 0 | 0.0080 mg/L |
| 2 | 02139 | 50 | D | 0 | 0.0080 mg/L |
| 3 | 02140 | 50 | D | 0 | 0.0080 mg/L |
| 4 | 02141 | 50 | D | 0 | 0.0080 mg/L |
| 5 | 02142 | 50 | D | 0 | 0.0080 mg/L |
| 6 | 02238 | — | — | — | No data |
| 7 | 02239 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 0 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 5 neighborhoods score worse than county average
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Cambridge?
ZIP code 02138 has the highest safety score in Cambridge at 50/100 (grade D). Check the full report for details.
Is Cambridge water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 5 directly mapped ZIP records, the directly mapped EPA records report zero violations; 0 of 5 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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