2026 Rankings

Worst Infrastructure: Dallas-Fort Worth Metro — 2026

Last updated: October 15, 2026

110 ZIP codes ranked by Infrastructure Stress Indicator #1: ZIP 75246 (Dallas, TX) - 50/100
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Out of 110 ZIP codes with infrastructure data in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, these areas have the highest modeled infrastructure stress indicator values, computed from area-level data on infrastructure age, funding gaps, violation history, and lead indicators. The indicator is not a measured failure probability or forecast.

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 110
Highest stress indicator 50/100
Median stress indicator 29/100
Average stress indicator 29/100

Top 100 ZIP Codes by Infrastructure Stress

Rank ZIP Code City State Infrastructure Stress Stress Level Safety Score
1 75246 Dallas TX 50/100 High 75/100
2 75208 Dallas TX 48/100 High 75/100
3 75216 Dallas TX 47/100 High 75/100
4 75223 Dallas TX 47/100 High 75/100
5 76108 Fort Worth TX 47/100 High 58/100
6 75218 Dallas TX 45/100 High 75/100
7 75224 Dallas TX 45/100 High 75/100
8 76164 Fort Worth TX 45/100 High 74/100
9 75247 Dallas TX 44/100 High 75/100
10 76116 Fort Worth TX 44/100 High 65/100
11 75214 Dallas TX 43/100 High 75/100
12 76110 Fort Worth TX 43/100 High 74/100
13 76114 Fort Worth TX 43/100 High 65/100
14 75215 Dallas TX 42/100 High 75/100
15 75229 Dallas TX 42/100 High 75/100
16 76111 Fort Worth TX 42/100 High 73/100
17 75060 Irving TX 41/100 High 75/100
18 75062 Irving TX 41/100 High 75/100
19 75203 Dallas TX 41/100 High 75/100
20 75227 Dallas TX 41/100 High 75/100
21 76103 Fort Worth TX 41/100 High 74/100
22 75061 Irving TX 39/100 Moderate 75/100
23 75210 Dallas TX 39/100 Moderate 75/100
24 75220 Dallas TX 39/100 Moderate 75/100
25 76105 Fort Worth TX 39/100 Moderate 74/100
26 76106 Fort Worth TX 38/100 Moderate 70/100
27 75232 Dallas TX 37/100 Moderate 73/100
28 75233 Dallas TX 37/100 Moderate 75/100
29 76126 Fort Worth TX 37/100 Moderate 60/100
30 75075 Plano TX 35/100 Moderate 100/100
31 75211 Dallas TX 35/100 Moderate 75/100
32 75230 Dallas TX 35/100 Moderate 75/100
33 75231 Dallas TX 35/100 Moderate 75/100
34 75234 Dallas TX 35/100 Moderate 75/100
35 76115 Fort Worth TX 35/100 Moderate 74/100
36 76112 Fort Worth TX 34/100 Moderate 74/100
37 76133 Fort Worth TX 34/100 Moderate 74/100
38 76134 Fort Worth TX 34/100 Moderate 71/100
39 75217 Dallas TX 33/100 Moderate 71/100
40 75228 Dallas TX 33/100 Moderate 74/100
41 76107 Fort Worth TX 33/100 Moderate 73/100
42 75023 Plano TX 32/100 Moderate 100/100
43 75202 Dallas TX 32/100 Moderate 75/100
44 76013 Arlington TX 32/100 Moderate 74/100
45 76104 Fort Worth TX 32/100 Moderate 74/100
46 76119 Fort Worth TX 32/100 Moderate 74/100
47 76140 Fort Worth TX 32/100 Moderate 67/100
48 75238 Dallas TX 31/100 Moderate 75/100
49 75241 Dallas TX 31/100 Moderate 71/100
50 76010 Arlington TX 31/100 Moderate 75/100
51 76012 Arlington TX 31/100 Moderate 75/100
52 76109 Fort Worth TX 31/100 Moderate 74/100
53 75209 Dallas TX 30/100 Moderate 74/100
54 75212 Dallas TX 29/100 Moderate 75/100
55 75235 Dallas TX 29/100 Moderate 75/100
56 76015 Arlington TX 29/100 Moderate 75/100
57 75038 Irving TX 28/100 Moderate 75/100
58 75226 Dallas TX 28/100 Moderate 75/100
59 75237 Dallas TX 28/100 Moderate 73/100
60 75240 Dallas TX 28/100 Moderate 74/100
61 75243 Dallas TX 28/100 Moderate 75/100
62 75248 Dallas TX 28/100 Moderate 74/100
63 76016 Arlington TX 28/100 Moderate 75/100
64 76118 Fort Worth TX 28/100 Moderate 74/100
65 75205 Dallas TX 26/100 Moderate 73/100
66 75225 Dallas TX 26/100 Moderate 75/100
67 75236 Dallas TX 26/100 Moderate 75/100
68 75254 Dallas TX 26/100 Moderate 74/100
69 76011 Arlington TX 26/100 Moderate 75/100
70 76014 Arlington TX 26/100 Moderate 75/100
71 76135 Fort Worth TX 26/100 Moderate 73/100
72 76148 Fort Worth TX 26/100 Moderate 90/100
73 75201 Dallas TX 25/100 Moderate 75/100
74 75244 Dallas TX 25/100 Moderate 74/100
75 75287 Dallas TX 24/100 Moderate 83/100
76 76006 Arlington TX 24/100 Moderate 75/100
77 76102 Fort Worth TX 24/100 Moderate 74/100
78 75206 Dallas TX 23/100 Moderate 75/100
79 75251 Dallas TX 23/100 Moderate 75/100
80 75253 Dallas TX 23/100 Moderate 69/100
81 76179 Fort Worth TX 23/100 Moderate 66/100
82 76017 Arlington TX 22/100 Moderate 72/100
83 76132 Fort Worth TX 22/100 Moderate 74/100
84 75074 Plano TX 20/100 Low 100/100
85 75249 Dallas TX 20/100 Low 75/100
86 75065 Lake Dallas TX 19/100 Low 89/100
87 75204 Dallas TX 19/100 Low 75/100
88 75219 Dallas TX 19/100 Low 74/100
89 75252 Dallas TX 19/100 Low 83/100
90 76018 Arlington TX 19/100 Low 75/100
91 76131 Fort Worth TX 19/100 Low 81/100
92 75033 Frisco TX 18/100 Low 93/100
93 75063 Irving TX 18/100 Low 75/100
94 76120 Fort Worth TX 18/100 Low 74/100
95 76129 Fort Worth TX 17/100 Low 74/100
96 76137 Fort Worth TX 17/100 Low 73/100
97 76155 Fort Worth TX 17/100 Low 74/100
98 75025 Plano TX 16/100 Low 100/100
99 76001 Arlington TX 16/100 Low 72/100
100 76177 Fort Worth TX 16/100 Low 58/100

Methodology

Infrastructure stress rankings combine four data sources, each weighted equally (25%): (1) EPA Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey and Assessment (DWINSA 2023) — state-level 20-year infrastructure need per capita for pipe replacement, treatment, and storage; (2) Census ACS housing vintage — percentage of homes built before 1980; (3) EPA SDWIS violation and enforcement data — system-level compliance history; (4) available Lead and Copper Rule indicators — service line material inventories and testing results. The combined value is a normalized 0-100 comparative stress indicator, not a measured pipe-failure probability or a forecast.

Data sources: EPA DWINS 2023, Census ACS, EPA SDWIS, Lead and Copper Rule data. Last updated: 2026-10-15.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the infrastructure stress indicator mean?

The indicator summarizes infrastructure funding gaps, housing age, violation history, and lead indicators on a 0-100 scale. It is a comparative heuristic, not a measured pipe-failure probability or a forecast of a water-main break.

How is infrastructure stress calculated?

The indicator combines four equally weighted factors: state-level infrastructure need per capita (EPA DWINSA 2023), housing vintage (Census ACS pre-1980 housing percentage), water system compliance history (EPA SDWIS), and available lead indicators.

What can homeowners do about aging infrastructure?

Ask your water utility or health department about testing your tap water, especially for lead. Check if your home has a lead service line through your water utility. If you use a filter, choose one certified under NSF/ANSI 53 for the specific contaminant, such as lead. Review your water system Consumer Confidence Report for violation history.

Does high stress mean my water is unsafe right now?

Not necessarily. Infrastructure stress is a screening indicator of long-term vulnerability, not a measurement of current contamination or a prediction of failure. For current conditions, check utility notices and the latest Consumer Confidence Report, and test your tap for contaminants of concern.

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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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