Portland, OR Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
59 ZIP codes · 255 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 59 ZIP codes across Portland, OR. The area averages a grade B (81/100); 35 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Portland, OR. We compared 59 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 B (81/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 32 | 97% |
| C | 1 | 3% |
| 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 | 97267 | 84 | B | 40 | 0.0033 mg/L |
| 2 | 97201 | 83 | B | 1 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 3 | 97203 | 83 | B | 1 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 4 | 97204 | 83 | B | 1 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 5 | 97205 | 83 | B | 1 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 6 | 97209 | 83 | B | 1 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 7 | 97210 | 83 | B | 1 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 8 | 97211 | 83 | B | 1 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 9 | 97212 | 83 | B | 1 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 10 | 97213 | 83 | B | 1 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 11 | 97214 | 83 | B | 1 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 12 | 97215 | 83 | B | 1 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 13 | 97216 | 83 | B | 1 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 14 | 97217 | 83 | B | 1 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 15 | 97218 | 83 | B | 1 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 16 | 97220 | 83 | B | 1 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 17 | 97227 | 83 | B | 1 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 18 | 97229 | 83 | B | 1 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 19 | 97232 | 83 | B | 1 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 20 | 97233 | 83 | B | 1 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 21 | 97239 | 83 | B | 1 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 22 | 97266 | 83 | B | 1 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 23 | 97221 | 82 | B | 5 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 24 | 97223 | 82 | B | 15 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 25 | 97224 | 82 | B | 13 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 26 | 97225 | 82 | B | 4 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 27 | 97230 | 81 | B | 6 | 0.0069 mg/L |
| 28 | 97219 | 79 | B | 13 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 29 | 97202 | 77 | B | 18 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 30 | 97206 | 76 | B | 22 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 31 | 97222 | 74 | B | 27 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 32 | 97231 | 73 | B | 66 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 33 | 97236 | 66 | C | 3 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 34 | 97207 | — | — | — | No data |
| 35 | 97208 | — | — | 1 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 36 | 97228 | — | — | — | No data |
| 37 | 97238 | — | — | — | No data |
| 38 | 97240 | — | — | — | No data |
| 39 | 97242 | — | — | — | No data |
| 40 | 97250 | — | — | — | No data |
| 41 | 97252 | — | — | — | No data |
| 42 | 97256 | — | — | — | No data |
| 43 | 97258 | — | — | 1 | 0.0049 mg/L |
| 44 | 97268 | — | — | — | No data |
| 45 | 97269 | — | — | — | No data |
| 46 | 97272 | — | — | — | No data |
| 47 | 97280 | — | — | — | No data |
| 48 | 97281 | — | — | — | No data |
| 49 | 97282 | — | — | — | No data |
| 50 | 97283 | — | — | — | No data |
| 51 | 97286 | — | — | — | No data |
| 52 | 97290 | — | — | — | No data |
| 53 | 97291 | — | — | — | No data |
| 54 | 97292 | — | — | — | No data |
| 55 | 97293 | — | — | — | No data |
| 56 | 97294 | — | — | — | No data |
| 57 | 97296 | — | — | — | No data |
| 58 | 97298 | — | — | — | No data |
| 59 | 97299 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 25 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 8 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 255 total violations across Portland
- 14 health-based violations
- 35 of 35 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 35 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | 45 | 35 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 28 | 9 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | 23 | 9 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 14 | 8 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 14 | 8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Portland?
ZIP code 97267 has the highest safety score in Portland at 84/100 (grade B). Check the full report for details.
Is Portland water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 35 directly mapped ZIP records, 255 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 35 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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