North Carolina — 1st District
119th Congress · 144 ZIP codes · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-17
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-07-17
ZipCheckup tracks water safety for 144 ZIP codes in North Carolina's 1st District: the district earns a grade B (76/100). 600 EPA violations on record, 93 health-based.
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
100 ZIP codes tracked in North Carolina's 1st District. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27532 | Goldsboro | 97 | A | 8 (2 health) |
| 2 | 27815 | Rocky Mount | 97 | A | 10 (2 health) |
| 3 | 27907 | Elizabeth City | 97 | A | 0 |
| 4 | 27842 | Henrico | 95 | A | 1 |
| 5 | 27843 | Hobgood | 95 | A | 0 |
| 6 | 28525 | Deep Run | 95 | A | 0 |
| 7 | 27830 | Fremont | 94 | A | 9 (1 health) |
| 8 | 27906 | Elizabeth City | 94 | A | 0 |
| 9 | 27531 | Goldsboro | 93 | A | 8 (2 health) |
| 10 | 27533 | Goldsboro | 93 | A | 8 (2 health) |
| 11 | 27802 | Rocky Mount | 93 | A | 10 (2 health) |
| 12 | 27832 | Gaston | 93 | A | 8 (2 health) |
| 13 | 27882 | Spring Hope | 92 | A | 12 (1 health) |
| 14 | 27846 | Jamesville | 91 | A | 1 |
| 15 | 27895 | Wilson | 90 | A | 5 |
| 16 | 27805 | Aulander | 89 | A | 6 (1 health) |
| 17 | 27878 | Sharpsburg | 89 | A | 2 |
| 18 | 27956 | Maple | 89 | A | 3 (1 health) |
| 19 | 27557 | Middlesex | 88 | A | 19 (3 health) |
| 20 | 27870 | Roanoke Rapids | 88 | A | 1 |
| 21 | 27876 | Seaboard | 88 | A | 1 |
| 22 | 28538 | Hookerton | 88 | A | 2 |
| 23 | 27813 | Black Creek | 87 | A | 2 |
| 24 | 27820 | Conway | 87 | A | 1 |
| 25 | 27869 | Rich Square | 87 | A | 0 |
| 26 | 27874 | Scotland Neck | 87 | A | 0 |
| 27 | 27880 | Sims | 87 | A | 3 (1 health) |
| 28 | 27890 | Weldon | 87 | A | 0 |
| 29 | 27897 | Woodland | 87 | A | 1 |
| 30 | 27967 | Powellsville | 87 | A | 4 (1 health) |
| 31 | 28554 | Maury | 87 | A | 6 (1 health) |
| 32 | 27831 | Garysburg | 86 | A | 9 (1 health) |
| 33 | 27852 | Macclesfield | 86 | A | 4 (1 health) |
| 34 | 27855 | Murfreesboro | 86 | A | 6 (1 health) |
| 35 | 27863 | Pikeville | 86 | A | 2 |
| 36 | 27877 | Severn | 86 | A | 3 |
| 37 | 27888 | Walstonburg | 86 | A | 2 (1 health) |
| 38 | 27891 | Whitakers | 86 | A | 3 |
| 39 | 27942 | Harrellsville | 86 | A | 2 |
| 40 | 27807 | Bailey | 85 | A | 27 (3 health) |
| 41 | 27839 | Halifax | 85 | A | 4 (2 health) |
| 42 | 27840 | Hamilton | 85 | A | 3 |
| 43 | 27861 | Parmele | 85 | A | 3 |
| 44 | 27894 | Wilson | 85 | A | 5 |
| 45 | 27819 | Conetoe | 84 | B | 3 |
| 46 | 27825 | Everetts | 84 | B | 3 |
| 47 | 27910 | Ahoskie | 84 | B | 2 |
| 48 | 27534 | Goldsboro | 83 | B | 8 (2 health) |
| 49 | 27803 | Rocky Mount | 83 | B | 10 (2 health) |
| 50 | 27823 | Enfield | 83 | B | 2 (1 health) |
Overview
North Carolina's 1st District encompasses 144 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is B (76/100).
600 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 93 are health-based violations. About 56% of tracked ZIP codes have at least one violation.
Top Contaminants
The most frequently cited water quality issues in this district:
- Stage 1 DBP Rule - 109 violations
- Stage 2 DBP Rule - 98 violations
- Surface Water Treatment Rule - 75 violations
- Lead and Copper Rule - 63 violations
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule - 60 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1982 (~44 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder - consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
Lead Alert: 3 ZIP codes in this district exceed the EPA action level for lead. Consider using a certified lead-removal filter.
Data Sources
- Water quality violations: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Congressional district boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, 119th Congress
- Housing age: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey
Updated daily. Data covers 144 ZIP codes in North Carolina's 1st District.