Salem, OR Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
13 ZIP codes · 245 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 13 ZIP codes across Salem, OR. The area averages a grade A (94/100); 8 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Salem, OR. We compared 13 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 (94/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 6 | 86% |
| B | 1 | 14% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Salem ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 97310 | 100 | A | 1 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 2 | 97303 | 99 | A | 3 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 3 | 97306 | 98 | A | 5 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 4 | 97302 | 95 | A | 12 | 0.0061 mg/L |
| 5 | 97305 | 93 | A | 17 | 0.0045 mg/L |
| 6 | 97317 | 88 | A | 39 | 0.0045 mg/L |
| 7 | 97301 | 83 | B | 72 | 0.0045 mg/L |
| 8 | 97304 | — | — | 96 | 0.0039 mg/L |
| 9 | 97308 | — | — | — | No data |
| 10 | 97309 | — | — | — | No data |
| 11 | 97311 | — | — | — | No data |
| 12 | 97312 | — | — | — | No data |
| 13 | 97314 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 4 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 3 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 245 total violations across Salem
- 12 health-based violations
- 8 of 8 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 8 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 34 | 8 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | 21 | 5 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | 16 | 6 |
| E. coli | 13 | 3 |
| Contaminant 2040 | 10 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Salem?
ZIP code 97310 has the highest safety score in Salem at 100/100 (grade A). Check the full report for details.
Is Salem water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 8 directly mapped ZIP records, 245 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 8 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.