Worst Infrastructure: New York Metro — 2026

Out of 81 ZIP codes with infrastructure data in the New York metro area, 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	81
Highest risk	NaN%
Median risk	NaN%
Average risk	NaN%

Top 81 Highest Risk ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Pipe Failure Risk	Risk Level	Safety Score
1	10001	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
2	10002	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
3	10003	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
4	10004	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
5	10005	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
6	10006	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
7	10007	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
8	10009	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
9	10010	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
10	10011	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
11	10012	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
12	10013	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
13	10014	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
14	10016	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
15	10017	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
16	10018	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
17	10019	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
18	10021	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
19	10022	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
20	10023	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
21	10024	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
22	10025	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
23	10026	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
24	10027	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	—
25	10028	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
26	10029	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
27	10030	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
28	10031	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
29	10032	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	67/100
30	10033	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	—
31	10034	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
32	10035	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
33	10036	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
34	10037	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
35	10038	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
36	10039	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
37	10040	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
38	10044	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	—
39	10065	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
40	10069	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
41	10075	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
42	10128	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
43	10152	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
44	10162	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	—
45	10279	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
46	10280	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
47	10282	New York	NY	NaN%	Unknown	100/100
48	12167	Stamford	NY	NaN%	Unknown	—
49	13030	Bridgeport	NY	NaN%	Unknown	67/100
50	13417	New York Mills	NY	NaN%	Unknown	83/100
51	13811	Newark Valley	NY	NaN%	Unknown	—
52	14513	Newark	NY	NaN%	Unknown	82/100
53	06604	Bridgeport	CT	NaN%	Unknown	50/100
54	06605	Bridgeport	CT	NaN%	Unknown	50/100
55	06606	Bridgeport	CT	NaN%	Unknown	50/100
56	06607	Bridgeport	CT	NaN%	Unknown	50/100
57	06608	Bridgeport	CT	NaN%	Unknown	50/100
58	06610	Bridgeport	CT	NaN%	Unknown	50/100
59	06901	Stamford	CT	NaN%	Unknown	50/100
60	06902	Stamford	CT	NaN%	Unknown	—
61	06903	Stamford	CT	NaN%	Unknown	50/100
62	06905	Stamford	CT	NaN%	Unknown	50/100
63	06906	Stamford	CT	NaN%	Unknown	50/100
64	06907	Stamford	CT	NaN%	Unknown	50/100
65	07102	Newark	NJ	NaN%	Unknown	—
66	07103	Newark	NJ	NaN%	Unknown	—
67	07104	Newark	NJ	NaN%	Unknown	—
68	07105	Newark	NJ	NaN%	Unknown	—
69	07106	Newark	NJ	NaN%	Unknown	—
70	07107	Newark	NJ	NaN%	Unknown	—
71	07108	Newark	NJ	NaN%	Unknown	—
72	07112	Newark	NJ	NaN%	Unknown	—
73	07114	Newark	NJ	NaN%	Unknown	—
74	07302	Jersey City	NJ	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
75	07304	Jersey City	NJ	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
76	07305	Jersey City	NJ	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
77	07306	Jersey City	NJ	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
78	07307	Jersey City	NJ	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
79	07310	Jersey City	NJ	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
80	07311	Jersey City	NJ	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
81	08014	Bridgeport	NJ	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.