Baltimore, MD Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
50 ZIP codes · 242 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 50 ZIP codes across Baltimore, MD. The area averages a grade C (64/100); 25 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Baltimore, MD. We compared 50 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 C (64/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 24 | 100% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Baltimore ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21201 | 64 | C | 9 | 0.0027 mg/L |
| 2 | 21202 | 64 | C | 9 | 0.0027 mg/L |
| 3 | 21205 | 64 | C | 9 | 0.0027 mg/L |
| 4 | 21206 | 64 | C | 9 | 0.0027 mg/L |
| 5 | 21209 | 64 | C | 9 | 0.0027 mg/L |
| 6 | 21212 | 64 | C | 9 | 0.0027 mg/L |
| 7 | 21213 | 64 | C | 9 | 0.0027 mg/L |
| 8 | 21214 | 64 | C | 9 | 0.0027 mg/L |
| 9 | 21215 | 64 | C | 9 | 0.0027 mg/L |
| 10 | 21216 | 64 | C | 9 | 0.0027 mg/L |
| 11 | 21217 | 64 | C | 9 | 0.0027 mg/L |
| 12 | 21218 | 64 | C | 9 | 0.0027 mg/L |
| 13 | 21223 | 64 | C | 9 | 0.0027 mg/L |
| 14 | 21224 | 64 | C | 9 | 0.0027 mg/L |
| 15 | 21230 | 64 | C | 9 | 0.0027 mg/L |
| 16 | 21231 | 64 | C | 9 | 0.0027 mg/L |
| 17 | 21233 | 64 | C | 9 | 0.0027 mg/L |
| 18 | 21239 | 64 | C | 9 | 0.0027 mg/L |
| 19 | 21250 | 64 | C | 9 | 0.0027 mg/L |
| 20 | 21251 | 64 | C | 9 | 0.0027 mg/L |
| 21 | 21287 | 64 | C | 9 | 0.0027 mg/L |
| 22 | 21210 | 62 | C | 13 | 0.0027 mg/L |
| 23 | 21211 | 62 | C | 13 | 0.0027 mg/L |
| 24 | 21229 | 60 | C | 18 | 0.0027 mg/L |
| 25 | 21203 | — | — | — | No data |
| 26 | 21235 | — | — | — | No data |
| 27 | 21240 | — | — | — | No data |
| 28 | 21241 | — | — | — | No data |
| 29 | 21260 | — | — | — | No data |
| 30 | 21263 | — | — | — | No data |
| 31 | 21264 | — | — | — | No data |
| 32 | 21265 | — | — | — | No data |
| 33 | 21268 | — | — | — | No data |
| 34 | 21270 | — | — | — | No data |
| 35 | 21273 | — | — | — | No data |
| 36 | 21274 | — | — | — | No data |
| 37 | 21275 | — | — | — | No data |
| 38 | 21278 | — | — | — | No data |
| 39 | 21279 | — | — | — | No data |
| 40 | 21280 | — | — | — | No data |
| 41 | 21281 | — | — | — | No data |
| 42 | 21282 | — | — | — | No data |
| 43 | 21283 | — | — | — | No data |
| 44 | 21284 | — | — | — | No data |
| 45 | 21285 | — | — | 9 | 0.0027 mg/L |
| 46 | 21288 | — | — | — | No data |
| 47 | 21289 | — | — | — | No data |
| 48 | 21290 | — | — | — | No data |
| 49 | 21297 | — | — | — | No data |
| 50 | 21298 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 0 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 24 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 242 total violations across Baltimore
- 53 health-based violations
- 25 of 25 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 25 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 2020 | 50 | 25 |
| Contaminant 2959 | 50 | 25 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | 31 | 25 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 28 | 25 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | 26 | 25 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Baltimore?
ZIP code 21201 has the highest safety score in Baltimore at 64/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.
Is Baltimore water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 25 directly mapped ZIP records, 242 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 25 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.