Worst Infrastructure: New York — 2026 Rankings

Out of 2,124 ZIP codes with infrastructure data in New York, 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	2,124
Highest risk	76%
Median risk	52%
Average risk	52%
State	New York

Top 100 Highest Risk ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Pipe Failure Risk	Risk Level	Safety Score
1	10503	Ardsley On Hudson	NY	76%	Very High	40/100
2	12202	Albany	NY	76%	Very High	31/100
3	12209	Albany	NY	76%	Very High	31/100
4	12504	Annandale On Hudson	NY	76%	Very High	40/100
5	13154	South Butler	NY	76%	Very High	53/100
6	13352	Hinckley	NY	76%	Very High	63/100
7	13484	West Eaton	NY	76%	Very High	40/100
8	14035	Collins Center	NY	76%	Very High	53/100
9	14529	Perkinsville	NY	76%	Very High	40/100
10	12206	Albany	NY	75%	Very High	19/100
11	12210	Albany	NY	75%	Very High	31/100
12	11204	Brooklyn	NY	74%	Very High	62/100
13	11209	Brooklyn	NY	74%	Very High	57/100
14	11215	Brooklyn	NY	74%	Very High	57/100
15	11220	Brooklyn	NY	74%	Very High	62/100
16	11225	Brooklyn	NY	74%	Very High	67/100
17	11226	Brooklyn	NY	74%	Very High	62/100
18	11228	Brooklyn	NY	74%	Very High	57/100
19	11210	Brooklyn	NY	73%	Very High	62/100
20	11213	Brooklyn	NY	73%	Very High	67/100
21	12010	Amsterdam	NY	73%	Very High	30/100
22	13115	Minetto	NY	73%	Very High	40/100
23	13457	Schuyler Lake	NY	73%	Very High	40/100
24	13611	Belleville	NY	73%	Very High	63/100
25	13692	Thousand Island Park	NY	73%	Very High	53/100
26	14303	Niagara Falls	NY	73%	Very High	76/100
27	11203	Brooklyn	NY	72%	Very High	62/100
28	11216	Brooklyn	NY	72%	Very High	67/100
29	11223	Brooklyn	NY	72%	Very High	57/100
30	11229	Brooklyn	NY	72%	Very High	52/100
31	11230	Brooklyn	NY	72%	Very High	62/100
32	11428	Queens Village	NY	72%	Very High	73/100
33	12507	Barrytown	NY	72%	Very High	40/100
34	13051	Delphi Falls	NY	72%	Very High	40/100
35	13138	Pompey	NY	72%	Very High	54/100
36	13208	Syracuse	NY	72%	Very High	43/100
37	13305	Beaver Falls	NY	72%	Very High	75/100
38	13638	Felts Mills	NY	72%	Very High	53/100
39	14301	Niagara Falls	NY	72%	Very High	81/100
40	11214	Brooklyn	NY	71%	Very High	57/100
41	11218	Brooklyn	NY	71%	Very High	62/100
42	11219	Brooklyn	NY	71%	Very High	57/100
43	11231	Brooklyn	NY	71%	Very High	52/100
44	11232	Brooklyn	NY	71%	Very High	57/100
45	11237	Brooklyn	NY	71%	Very High	62/100
46	12208	Albany	NY	71%	Very High	26/100
47	13204	Syracuse	NY	71%	Very High	38/100
48	13207	Syracuse	NY	71%	Very High	43/100
49	13636	Ellisburg	NY	71%	Very High	83/100
50	14039	Dale	NY	71%	Very High	40/100
51	10458	Bronx	NY	70%	Very High	53/100
52	11233	Brooklyn	NY	70%	Very High	62/100
53	11234	Brooklyn	NY	70%	Very High	52/100
54	11429	Queens Village	NY	70%	Very High	73/100
55	12203	Albany	NY	70%	Very High	26/100
56	12222	Albany	NY	70%	Very High	19/100
57	11221	Brooklyn	NY	69%	Very High	67/100
58	11222	Brooklyn	NY	69%	Very High	57/100
59	11236	Brooklyn	NY	69%	Very High	52/100
60	11238	Brooklyn	NY	69%	Very High	62/100
61	13162	Verona Beach	NY	69%	Very High	63/100
62	13203	Syracuse	NY	69%	Very High	43/100
63	13205	Syracuse	NY	69%	Very High	43/100
64	13206	Syracuse	NY	69%	Very High	38/100
65	13350	Herkimer	NY	69%	Very High	40/100
66	13628	Deferiet	NY	69%	Very High	81/100
67	10033	New York	NY	68%	Very High	68/100
68	10464	Bronx	NY	68%	Very High	55/100
69	10553	Mount Vernon	NY	68%	Very High	90/100
70	10595	Valhalla	NY	68%	Very High	58/100
71	11207	Brooklyn	NY	68%	Very High	62/100
72	11208	Brooklyn	NY	68%	Very High	62/100
73	11212	Brooklyn	NY	68%	Very High	67/100
74	11217	Brooklyn	NY	68%	Very High	62/100
75	11235	Brooklyn	NY	68%	Very High	47/100
76	12204	Albany	NY	68%	Very High	31/100
77	12205	Albany	NY	68%	Very High	26/100
78	12207	Albany	NY	68%	Very High	26/100
79	12884	Victory Mills	NY	68%	Very High	71/100
80	13211	Syracuse	NY	68%	Very High	43/100
81	13224	Syracuse	NY	68%	Very High	38/100
82	10024	New York	NY	67%	Very High	76/100
83	10031	New York	NY	67%	Very High	81/100
84	10034	New York	NY	67%	Very High	76/100
85	10462	Bronx	NY	67%	Very High	45/100
86	10470	Bronx	NY	67%	Very High	73/100
87	11205	Brooklyn	NY	67%	Very High	67/100
88	11596	Williston Park	NY	67%	Very High	90/100
89	12211	Albany	NY	67%	Very High	31/100
90	12574	Rhinecliff	NY	67%	Very High	53/100
91	12943	Keene Valley	NY	67%	Very High	65/100
92	13214	Syracuse	NY	67%	Very High	38/100
93	13601	Watertown	NY	67%	Very High	50/100
94	14105	Middleport	NY	67%	Very High	81/100
95	14305	Niagara Falls	NY	67%	Very High	81/100
96	10014	New York	NY	66%	Very High	71/100
97	10032	New York	NY	66%	Very High	56/100
98	10040	New York	NY	66%	Very High	81/100
99	10468	Bronx	NY	66%	Very High	53/100
100	10703	Yonkers	NY	66%	Very High	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: 2026-07-19.

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.