Neighborhood Report
Grade B
Grand Rapids, MI Neighborhood Water Quality — Clean Compliance
27 ZIP codes · 0 EPA violations
Data source: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Water quality varies significantly across Grand Rapids, MI. We analyzed 27 ZIP codes to help you compare neighborhoods by water safety, lead risk, and EPA compliance.
City Overview: Grade B (75/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | 4% |
| B | 24 | 89% |
| C | 2 | 7% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Grand Rapids ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49534 | 90 | A | 0 | 0.0070 mg/L |
| 2 | 49502 | 78 | B | 0 | 0.0070 mg/L |
| 3 | 49505 | 78 | B | 0 | 0.0070 mg/L |
| 4 | 49544 | 78 | B | 0 | 0.0070 mg/L |
| 5 | 49501 | 76 | B | 0 | 0.0070 mg/L |
| 6 | 49510 | 76 | B | 0 | 0.0070 mg/L |
| 7 | 49514 | 76 | B | 0 | 0.0070 mg/L |
| 8 | 49515 | 76 | B | 0 | 0.0070 mg/L |
| 9 | 49516 | 76 | B | 0 | 0.0070 mg/L |
| 10 | 49518 | 76 | B | 0 | 0.0070 mg/L |
| 11 | 49523 | 76 | B | 0 | 0.0070 mg/L |
| 12 | 49528 | 76 | B | 0 | 0.0070 mg/L |
| 13 | 49530 | 76 | B | 0 | 0.0070 mg/L |
| 14 | 49550 | 76 | B | 0 | 0.0070 mg/L |
| 15 | 49555 | 76 | B | 0 | 0.0070 mg/L |
| 16 | 49560 | 76 | B | 0 | 0.0070 mg/L |
| 17 | 49588 | 76 | B | 0 | 0.0070 mg/L |
| 18 | 49599 | 76 | B | 0 | 0.0070 mg/L |
| 19 | 49503 | 73 | B | 0 | 0.0070 mg/L |
| 20 | 49504 | 73 | B | 0 | 0.0070 mg/L |
| 21 | 49506 | 73 | B | 0 | 0.0070 mg/L |
| 22 | 49507 | 73 | B | 0 | 0.0070 mg/L |
| 23 | 49508 | 73 | B | 0 | 0.0070 mg/L |
| 24 | 49512 | 73 | B | 0 | 0.0070 mg/L |
| 25 | 49546 | 73 | B | 0 | 0.0070 mg/L |
| 26 | 49525 | 68 | C | 0 | 0.0070 mg/L |
| 27 | 49548 | 68 | C | 0 | 0.0070 mg/L |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 17 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 10 neighborhoods score worse than county average
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Grand Rapids?
ZIP code 49534 has the highest safety score in Grand Rapids at 90/100 (grade A). Check the full report for details.
Is Grand Rapids water safe to drink?
Grand Rapids has an average water safety score of 75/100 (B). Water quality varies by neighborhood — no ZIP codes currently exceed EPA lead limits. Always check your specific ZIP code.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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