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

Water quality varies significantly across Portland, OR. We analyzed 59 ZIP codes to help you compare neighborhoods by water safety, lead risk, and EPA compliance.

City Overview: Grade B (81/100)

Grade	Neighborhoods	%
A	2	3%
B	57	97%
C	0	0%
D	0	0%
F	0	0%

Neighborhood Rankings

Every ZIP code in Portland ranked by Home Safety Score:

Rank	ZIP Code	Score	Grade	Violations	Lead Risk
1	97206	94	A	2	0.0049 mg/L
2	97208	94	A	2	0.0049 mg/L
3	97222	84	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
4	97267	84	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
5	97201	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
6	97203	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
7	97204	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
8	97205	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
9	97207	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
10	97209	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
11	97210	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
12	97211	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
13	97212	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
14	97213	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
15	97214	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
16	97215	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
17	97216	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
18	97218	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
19	97220	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
20	97221	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
21	97227	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
22	97228	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
23	97230	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
24	97231	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
25	97232	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
26	97233	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
27	97238	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
28	97240	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
29	97242	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
30	97250	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
31	97252	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
32	97256	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
33	97258	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
34	97268	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
35	97269	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
36	97272	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
37	97280	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
38	97281	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
39	97282	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
40	97283	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
41	97286	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
42	97290	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
43	97291	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
44	97292	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
45	97293	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
46	97294	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
47	97296	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
48	97298	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
49	97299	82	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
50	97202	77	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
51	97217	77	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
52	97219	77	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
53	97224	77	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
54	97225	77	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
55	97229	77	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
56	97236	77	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
57	97239	77	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
58	97223	72	B	2	0.0049 mg/L
59	97266	72	B	2	0.0049 mg/L

How Neighborhoods Compare

Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:

• 52 neighborhoods score better than county average
• 7 neighborhoods score worse than county average

EPA Violations

• 118 total violations across Portland
• 0 health-based violations
• 59 of 59 ZIP codes have violations
• 0 ZIP codes exceed EPA lead action level

Top Contaminants

Contaminant	Violations	ZIPs
Surface Water Treatment Rule	59	59
Consumer Confidence Report Rule	59	59

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Portland?

ZIP code 97206 has the highest safety score in Portland at 94/100 (grade A). Check the full report for details.

Is Portland water safe to drink?

Portland has an average water safety score of 81/100 (B). Water quality varies by neighborhood — no ZIP codes currently exceed EPA lead limits. Always check your specific ZIP code.

Related Pages

• Portland, OR city page
• Oregon state rankings
• All Oregon alerts

Data Sources

• EPA SDWIS
• U.S. Census Bureau

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