Worst Infrastructure: Florida — 2026 Rankings

Out of 1,368 ZIP codes with infrastructure data in Florida, these areas face the highest estimated risk of water pipe failure based on infrastructure age, funding gaps, and violation history.

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	1,368
Highest risk	54%
Median risk	26%
Average risk	27%
State	Florida

Top 100 Highest Risk ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Pipe Failure Risk	Risk Level	Safety Score
1	33530	Durant	FL	54%	High	82/100
2	32634	Fairfield	FL	53%	High	63/100
3	34267	Fort Ogden	FL	52%	High	50/100
4	33405	West Palm Beach	FL	49%	High	79/100
5	32112	Crescent City	FL	47%	High	60/100
6	32177	Palatka	FL	47%	High	60/100
7	32323	Lanark Village	FL	46%	High	65/100
8	32347	Perry	FL	46%	High	60/100
9	33135	Miami	FL	46%	High	59/100
10	33857	Lorida	FL	46%	High	72/100
11	32079	Penney Farms	FL	45%	High	87/100
12	33144	Miami	FL	45%	High	54/100
13	33145	Miami	FL	45%	High	59/100
14	33168	Miami	FL	45%	High	54/100
15	33013	Hialeah	FL	44%	High	54/100
16	33020	Hollywood	FL	44%	High	61/100
17	33150	Miami	FL	44%	High	54/100
18	33843	Frostproof	FL	44%	High	62/100
19	33877	Waverly	FL	44%	High	63/100
20	34950	Fort Pierce	FL	44%	High	73/100
21	32064	Live Oak	FL	43%	High	81/100
22	32118	Daytona Beach	FL	43%	High	76/100
23	33023	Hollywood	FL	43%	High	61/100
24	33127	Miami	FL	43%	High	64/100
25	33134	Miami	FL	43%	High	59/100
26	33142	Miami	FL	43%	High	54/100
27	33147	Miami	FL	43%	High	54/100
28	33155	Miami	FL	43%	High	54/100
29	33161	Miami	FL	43%	High	49/100
30	33162	Miami	FL	43%	High	54/100
31	33165	Miami	FL	43%	High	54/100
32	33438	Canal Point	FL	43%	High	73/100
33	33480	Palm Beach	FL	43%	High	71/100
34	34205	Bradenton	FL	43%	High	76/100
35	34498	Yankeetown	FL	43%	High	76/100
36	34946	Fort Pierce	FL	43%	High	73/100
37	32114	Daytona Beach	FL	42%	High	71/100
38	32401	Panama City	FL	42%	High	76/100
39	32701	Altamonte Springs	FL	42%	High	77/100
40	33010	Hialeah	FL	42%	High	54/100
41	33012	Hialeah	FL	42%	High	49/100
42	33021	Hollywood	FL	42%	High	66/100
43	33125	Miami	FL	42%	High	54/100
44	33138	Miami	FL	42%	High	54/100
45	34207	Bradenton	FL	42%	High	76/100
46	34266	Arcadia	FL	42%	High	71/100
47	34690	Holiday	FL	42%	High	76/100
48	34739	Kenansville	FL	42%	High	81/100
49	34996	Stuart	FL	42%	High	66/100
50	32205	Jacksonville	FL	41%	High	70/100
51	32320	Apalachicola	FL	41%	High	68/100
52	33019	Hollywood	FL	41%	High	61/100
53	33166	Miami	FL	41%	High	49/100
54	33167	Miami	FL	41%	High	54/100
55	33181	Miami	FL	41%	High	54/100
56	33407	West Palm Beach	FL	41%	High	79/100
57	33513	Bushnell	FL	41%	High	66/100
58	33704	Saint Petersburg	FL	41%	High	40/100
59	33840	Eaton Park	FL	41%	High	79/100
60	34762	Okahumpka	FL	41%	High	66/100
61	32182	Orange Springs	FL	40%	Moderate	73/100
62	32206	Jacksonville	FL	40%	Moderate	80/100
63	32254	Jacksonville	FL	40%	Moderate	75/100
64	32337	Lloyd	FL	40%	Moderate	81/100
65	32428	Chipley	FL	40%	Moderate	65/100
66	32530	Bagdad	FL	40%	Moderate	73/100
67	32616	Alachua	FL	40%	Moderate	67/100
68	32789	Winter Park	FL	40%	Moderate	72/100
69	32960	Vero Beach	FL	40%	Moderate	76/100
70	33014	Hialeah	FL	40%	Moderate	54/100
71	33024	Hollywood	FL	40%	Moderate	61/100
72	33158	Miami	FL	40%	Moderate	54/100
73	33169	Miami	FL	40%	Moderate	54/100
74	33173	Miami	FL	40%	Moderate	49/100
75	33176	Miami	FL	40%	Moderate	49/100
76	33404	West Palm Beach	FL	40%	Moderate	74/100
77	33406	West Palm Beach	FL	40%	Moderate	79/100
78	33417	West Palm Beach	FL	40%	Moderate	79/100
79	33476	Pahokee	FL	40%	Moderate	66/100
80	33713	Saint Petersburg	FL	40%	Moderate	55/100
81	34691	Holiday	FL	40%	Moderate	76/100
82	32117	Daytona Beach	FL	39%	Moderate	76/100
83	32178	Palatka	FL	39%	Moderate	66/100
84	32324	Chattahoochee	FL	39%	Moderate	76/100
85	32340	Madison	FL	39%	Moderate	83/100
86	32348	Perry	FL	39%	Moderate	55/100
87	32445	Malone	FL	39%	Moderate	89/100
88	33157	Miami	FL	39%	Moderate	49/100
89	33174	Miami	FL	39%	Moderate	49/100
90	33179	Miami	FL	39%	Moderate	54/100
91	33403	West Palm Beach	FL	39%	Moderate	79/100
92	33415	West Palm Beach	FL	39%	Moderate	79/100
93	33483	Delray Beach	FL	39%	Moderate	70/100
94	33486	Boca Raton	FL	39%	Moderate	73/100
95	33603	Tampa	FL	39%	Moderate	59/100
96	33755	Clearwater	FL	39%	Moderate	71/100
97	33825	Avon Park	FL	39%	Moderate	67/100
98	33952	Port Charlotte	FL	39%	Moderate	53/100
99	34957	Jensen Beach	FL	39%	Moderate	67/100
100	32204	Jacksonville	FL	38%	Moderate	75/100

Methodology

Infrastructure risk rankings combine four data sources, each weighted equally (25%): (1) EPA Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey (DWINS 2023) — state-level 20-year funding gap per capita for pipe replacement, treatment, and storage; (2) Census ACS housing vintage — percentage of homes built before 1980, when lead solder and galvanized pipes were common; (3) EPA SDWIS violation and enforcement data — system-level compliance history; (4) Lead and Copper Rule indicators — service line material inventories and 90th percentile lead testing results. The combined score is normalized to a 0-100% probability scale.

Data sources: EPA DWINS 2023, Census ACS, EPA SDWIS, Lead and Copper Rule data. Last updated: 2026-06-03.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does pipe failure probability mean?

Pipe failure probability estimates the likelihood of water main breaks, lead contamination from corroded pipes, or service disruptions based on infrastructure age, state funding gaps, violation history, and lead indicators. It is not a prediction of imminent failure, but a risk assessment based on known factors.

How is infrastructure risk calculated?

The risk score combines four equally weighted factors: state-level infrastructure funding gap per capita (from EPA DWINS 2023), housing vintage (Census ACS pre-1980 housing percentage), water system violation and enforcement history (EPA SDWIS), and lead exposure indicators (service line probability and testing results).

What can homeowners do about aging infrastructure?

Test your tap water annually, especially for lead. Check if your home has a lead service line through your water utility. Consider a whole-house water filter (NSF/ANSI 53 certified). Review your water system Consumer Confidence Report for violation history.

Does high risk mean my water is unsafe right now?

Not necessarily. Infrastructure risk indicates long-term vulnerability, not current contamination. However, areas with aging pipes and high violation counts have a statistically higher chance of water quality issues. Regular testing is the best way to verify your water safety.