Dorchester, MA Home Safety by Neighborhood - Grade A
3 ZIP codes · 0 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 3 ZIP codes across Dorchester, MA. The area averages a grade A (100/100); 0 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Dorchester, MA. We compared 3 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 A (100/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 3 | 100% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Dorchester ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 02121 | 100 | A | 0 | 0.0058 mg/L |
| 2 | 02122 | 100 | A | 0 | 0.0058 mg/L |
| 3 | 02125 | 100 | A | 0 | 0.0058 mg/L |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 3 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 0 neighborhoods score worse than county average
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Dorchester?
ZIP code 02121 has the highest safety score in Dorchester at 100/100 (grade A). Check the full report for details.
Is Dorchester water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 3 directly mapped ZIP records, the directly mapped EPA records report zero violations; 0 of 3 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.