Worst Infrastructure: New York Metro — 2026

Out of 226 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	226
Highest risk	68%
Median risk	47%
Average risk	50%

Top 100 Highest Risk ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Pipe Failure Risk	Risk Level	Safety Score
1	10033	New York	NY	68%	Very High	68/100
2	10024	New York	NY	67%	Very High	76/100
3	10031	New York	NY	67%	Very High	81/100
4	10034	New York	NY	67%	Very High	76/100
5	10014	New York	NY	66%	Very High	71/100
6	10032	New York	NY	66%	Very High	56/100
7	10040	New York	NY	66%	Very High	81/100
8	10012	New York	NY	65%	Very High	76/100
9	10025	New York	NY	65%	Very High	76/100
10	10003	New York	NY	64%	Very High	76/100
11	10006	New York	NY	64%	Very High	76/100
12	10009	New York	NY	64%	Very High	71/100
13	10013	New York	NY	63%	Very High	71/100
14	10027	New York	NY	63%	Very High	73/100
15	08014	Bridgeport	NJ	63%	Very High	55/100
16	10002	New York	NY	62%	Very High	76/100
17	10011	New York	NY	62%	Very High	71/100
18	10028	New York	NY	62%	Very High	76/100
19	10030	New York	NY	62%	Very High	81/100
20	10065	New York	NY	62%	Very High	76/100
21	10005	New York	NY	61%	Very High	76/100
22	10023	New York	NY	61%	Very High	76/100
23	10075	New York	NY	61%	Very High	81/100
24	10010	New York	NY	60%	High	71/100
25	10021	New York	NY	60%	High	71/100
26	10022	New York	NY	60%	High	76/100
27	10039	New York	NY	60%	High	76/100
28	10128	New York	NY	60%	High	71/100
29	06607	Bridgeport	CT	60%	High	45/100
30	10017	New York	NY	59%	High	76/100
31	10026	New York	NY	59%	High	81/100
32	10037	New York	NY	59%	High	71/100
33	10162	New York	NY	59%	High	81/100
34	14513	Newark	NY	59%	High	67/100
35	10029	New York	NY	58%	High	71/100
36	06604	Bridgeport	CT	58%	High	35/100
37	06610	Bridgeport	CT	58%	High	45/100
38	10004	New York	NY	57%	High	71/100
39	10016	New York	NY	57%	High	71/100
40	10038	New York	NY	57%	High	71/100
41	06605	Bridgeport	CT	57%	High	35/100
42	12167	Stamford	NY	56%	High	69/100
43	06606	Bridgeport	CT	56%	High	35/100
44	06906	Stamford	CT	56%	High	64/100
45	07112	Newark	NJ	56%	High	82/100
46	07304	Jersey City	NJ	56%	High	45/100
47	10019	New York	NY	55%	High	76/100
48	06608	Bridgeport	CT	55%	High	45/100
49	07106	Newark	NJ	55%	High	77/100
50	07306	Jersey City	NJ	55%	High	50/100
51	07307	Jersey City	NJ	55%	High	63/100
52	10035	New York	NY	54%	High	71/100
53	10152	New York	NY	54%	High	81/100
54	06903	Stamford	CT	54%	High	59/100
55	06907	Stamford	CT	54%	High	64/100
56	06905	Stamford	CT	53%	High	59/100
57	07107	Newark	NJ	53%	High	82/100
58	10001	New York	NY	52%	High	76/100
59	10036	New York	NY	52%	High	81/100
60	13417	New York Mills	NY	51%	High	45/100
61	13811	Newark Valley	NY	51%	High	57/100
62	07104	Newark	NJ	51%	High	77/100
63	07305	Jersey City	NJ	51%	High	45/100
64	10007	New York	NY	49%	High	76/100
65	10044	New York	NY	49%	High	81/100
66	13030	Bridgeport	NY	49%	High	40/100
67	10280	New York	NY	48%	High	76/100
68	06902	Stamford	CT	48%	High	54/100
69	07105	Newark	NJ	48%	High	72/100
70	06904	Stamford	CT	48%	High	69/100
71	06910	Stamford	CT	48%	High	65/100
72	06911	Stamford	CT	48%	High	65/100
73	06912	Stamford	CT	48%	High	65/100
74	06913	Stamford	CT	48%	High	65/100
75	06914	Stamford	CT	48%	High	65/100
76	06920	Stamford	CT	48%	High	65/100
77	06921	Stamford	CT	48%	High	65/100
78	06922	Stamford	CT	48%	High	65/100
79	06925	Stamford	CT	48%	High	65/100
80	06926	Stamford	CT	48%	High	65/100
81	06927	Stamford	CT	48%	High	65/100
82	06928	Stamford	CT	48%	High	65/100
83	07101	Newark	NJ	48%	High	82/100
84	07175	Newark	NJ	48%	High	82/100
85	07184	Newark	NJ	48%	High	82/100
86	07188	Newark	NJ	48%	High	82/100
87	07189	Newark	NJ	48%	High	82/100
88	07191	Newark	NJ	48%	High	82/100
89	07192	Newark	NJ	48%	High	82/100
90	07193	Newark	NJ	48%	High	82/100
91	07195	Newark	NJ	48%	High	82/100
92	07198	Newark	NJ	48%	High	82/100
93	07199	Newark	NJ	48%	High	82/100
94	10008	New York	NY	47%	High	81/100
95	10015	New York	NY	47%	High	81/100
96	10020	New York	NY	47%	High	81/100
97	10041	New York	NY	47%	High	81/100
98	10043	New York	NY	47%	High	81/100
99	10045	New York	NY	47%	High	81/100
100	10047	New York	NY	47%	High	81/100

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: 2026-07-19.

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.