2026 Rankings

Worst Infrastructure: Indiana — 2026 Rankings

Last updated: August 31, 2026

785 ZIP codes ranked by Pipe Failure Risk #1: ZIP 46001 (Alexandria, IN) - NaN%

Out of 785 ZIP codes with infrastructure data in Indiana, these areas face the highest estimated risk of water pipe failure based on infrastructure age, funding gaps, and violation history.

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ZIP codes ranked 785
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State Indiana

Top 100 Highest Risk ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Pipe Failure Risk Risk Level Safety Score
1 46001 Alexandria IN NaN% Unknown 63/100
2 46011 Anderson IN NaN% Unknown 45/100
3 46012 Anderson IN NaN% Unknown
4 46013 Anderson IN NaN% Unknown 46/100
5 46016 Anderson IN NaN% Unknown 48/100
6 46017 Anderson IN NaN% Unknown
7 46030 Arcadia IN NaN% Unknown
8 46031 Atlanta IN NaN% Unknown
9 46032 Carmel IN NaN% Unknown 65/100
10 46033 Carmel IN NaN% Unknown 65/100
11 46034 Cicero IN NaN% Unknown 60/100
12 46035 Colfax IN NaN% Unknown
13 46036 Elwood IN NaN% Unknown 65/100
14 46037 Fishers IN NaN% Unknown 66/100
15 46038 Fishers IN NaN% Unknown 67/100
16 46039 Forest IN NaN% Unknown
17 46040 Fortville IN NaN% Unknown 66/100
18 46041 Frankfort IN NaN% Unknown 66/100
19 46044 Frankton IN NaN% Unknown
20 46045 Goldsmith IN NaN% Unknown
21 46047 Hobbs IN NaN% Unknown
22 46048 Ingalls IN NaN% Unknown 67/100
23 46049 Kempton IN NaN% Unknown
24 46050 Kirklin IN NaN% Unknown
25 46051 Lapel IN NaN% Unknown 65/100
26 46052 Lebanon IN NaN% Unknown 66/100
27 46055 Mc Cordsville IN NaN% Unknown
28 46056 Markleville IN NaN% Unknown
29 46057 Michigantown IN NaN% Unknown
30 46058 Mulberry IN NaN% Unknown
31 46060 Noblesville IN NaN% Unknown 66/100
32 46062 Noblesville IN NaN% Unknown 60/100
33 46063 Orestes IN NaN% Unknown
34 46064 Pendleton IN NaN% Unknown 62/100
35 46065 Rossville IN NaN% Unknown
36 46068 Sharpsville IN NaN% Unknown
37 46069 Sheridan IN NaN% Unknown 66/100
38 46070 Summitville IN NaN% Unknown
39 46071 Thorntown IN NaN% Unknown
40 46072 Tipton IN NaN% Unknown
41 46074 Westfield IN NaN% Unknown 65/100
42 46075 Whitestown IN NaN% Unknown 66/100
43 46076 Windfall IN NaN% Unknown
44 46077 Zionsville IN NaN% Unknown 64/100
45 46102 Advance IN NaN% Unknown
46 46103 Amo IN NaN% Unknown
47 46104 Arlington IN NaN% Unknown
48 46105 Bainbridge IN NaN% Unknown
49 46106 Bargersville IN NaN% Unknown
50 46107 Beech Grove IN NaN% Unknown 58/100
51 46110 Boggstown IN NaN% Unknown 67/100
52 46111 Brooklyn IN NaN% Unknown
53 46112 Brownsburg IN NaN% Unknown 66/100
54 46113 Camby IN NaN% Unknown
55 46115 Carthage IN NaN% Unknown
56 46117 Charlottesville IN NaN% Unknown
57 46118 Clayton IN NaN% Unknown 67/100
58 46120 Cloverdale IN NaN% Unknown
59 46121 Coatesville IN NaN% Unknown
60 46122 Danville IN NaN% Unknown 66/100
61 46123 Avon IN NaN% Unknown 66/100
62 46124 Edinburgh IN NaN% Unknown
63 46125 Eminence IN NaN% Unknown
64 46126 Fairland IN NaN% Unknown
65 46127 Falmouth IN NaN% Unknown
66 46128 Fillmore IN NaN% Unknown
67 46130 Fountaintown IN NaN% Unknown
68 46131 Franklin IN NaN% Unknown
69 46133 Glenwood IN NaN% Unknown
70 46135 Greencastle IN NaN% Unknown
71 46140 Greenfield IN NaN% Unknown
72 46142 Greenwood IN NaN% Unknown
73 46143 Greenwood IN NaN% Unknown
74 46144 Gwynneville IN NaN% Unknown
75 46146 Homer IN NaN% Unknown
76 46147 Jamestown IN NaN% Unknown
77 46148 Knightstown IN NaN% Unknown
78 46149 Lizton IN NaN% Unknown
79 46150 Manilla IN NaN% Unknown
80 46151 Martinsville IN NaN% Unknown
81 46154 Maxwell IN NaN% Unknown
82 46155 Mays IN NaN% Unknown
83 46156 Milroy IN NaN% Unknown
84 46157 Monrovia IN NaN% Unknown
85 46158 Mooresville IN NaN% Unknown
86 46160 Morgantown IN NaN% Unknown 56/100
87 46161 Morristown IN NaN% Unknown
88 46162 Needham IN NaN% Unknown
89 46163 New Palestine IN NaN% Unknown
90 46164 Nineveh IN NaN% Unknown 60/100
91 46165 North Salem IN NaN% Unknown
92 46166 Paragon IN NaN% Unknown
93 46167 Pittsboro IN NaN% Unknown 67/100
94 46168 Plainfield IN NaN% Unknown 65/100
95 46171 Reelsville IN NaN% Unknown
96 46172 Roachdale IN NaN% Unknown
97 46173 Rushville IN NaN% Unknown
98 46175 Russellville IN NaN% Unknown
99 46176 Shelbyville IN NaN% Unknown 66/100
100 46180 Stilesville IN NaN% Unknown

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: 2026-08-31.

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.

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Disclaimer: Rankings are based on EPA, FEMA, and federal agency data. They reflect historical patterns and risk indicators, not necessarily current conditions. For the most current information, contact your local water utility or request a Consumer Confidence Report.

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