North Carolina — 11th District
119th Congress · 95 ZIP codes · Avg score 52/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-06-03
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
95 ZIP codes tracked in North Carolina's 11th District. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28616 | Crossnore | 82 | B | 2 (1 health) |
| 2 | 28744 | Franklin | 81 | B | 4 (2 health) |
| 3 | 28743 | Hot Springs | 77 | B | 30 (1 health) |
| 4 | 28762 | Old Fort | 77 | B | 13 (1 health) |
| 5 | 28702 | Almond | 75 | B | 1 |
| 6 | 28733 | Fontana Dam | 72 | B | 0 |
| 7 | 28771 | Robbinsville | 72 | B | 7 |
| 8 | 28646 | Linville | 71 | B | 5 (2 health) |
| 9 | 28734 | Franklin | 71 | B | 4 (2 health) |
| 10 | 28114 | Mooresboro | 70 | B | 20 (3 health) |
| 11 | 28749 | Little Switzerland | 70 | B | 7 (2 health) |
| 12 | 28757 | Montreat | 69 | C | 6 (1 health) |
| 13 | 28774 | Sapphire | 69 | C | 31 (1 health) |
| 14 | 28905 | Marble | 69 | C | 27 (1 health) |
| 15 | 28167 | Union Mills | 68 | C | 16 (1 health) |
| 16 | 28622 | Elk Park | 68 | C | 5 |
| 17 | 28754 | Mars Hill | 68 | C | 2 |
| 18 | 28777 | Spruce Pine | 68 | C | 5 |
| 19 | 28904 | Hayesville | 66 | C | 10 (1 health) |
| 20 | 28784 | Tuxedo | 65 | C | 2 |
| 21 | 28747 | Lake Toxaway | 64 | C | 8 (1 health) |
| 22 | 28752 | Marion | 64 | C | 18 (1 health) |
| 23 | 28652 | Minneapolis | 63 | C | 0 |
| 24 | 28662 | Pineola | 63 | C | 0 |
| 25 | 28664 | Plumtree | 63 | C | 0 |
| 26 | 28763 | Otto | 63 | C | 0 |
| 27 | 28765 | Penland | 63 | C | 1 |
| 28 | 28775 | Scaly Mountain | 63 | C | 0 |
| 29 | 28783 | Tuckasegee | 63 | C | 0 |
| 30 | 28909 | Warne | 63 | C | 0 |
| 31 | 28604 | Banner Elk | 62 | C | 6 |
| 32 | 28657 | Newland | 62 | C | 14 (3 health) |
| 33 | 28729 | Etowah | 62 | C | 0 |
| 34 | 28759 | Mills River | 61 | C | 3 |
| 35 | 28901 | Andrews | 61 | C | 15 |
| 36 | 28712 | Brevard | 59 | C | 13 (1 health) |
| 37 | 28748 | Leicester | 59 | C | 18 (5 health) |
| 38 | 28768 | Pisgah Forest | 59 | C | 2 |
| 39 | 28723 | Cullowhee | 58 | C | 80 (11 health) |
| 40 | 28772 | Rosman | 58 | C | 25 (4 health) |
| 41 | 28793 | Hendersonville | 58 | C | 34 (6 health) |
| 42 | 28753 | Marshall | 57 | C | 8 |
| 43 | 28789 | Whittier | 57 | C | 2 (1 health) |
| 44 | 28705 | Bakersville | 56 | C | 2 (1 health) |
| 45 | 28730 | Fairview | 56 | C | 7 (1 health) |
| 46 | 28679 | Sugar Grove | 55 | C | 0 |
| 47 | 28691 | Valle Crucis | 55 | C | 0 |
| 48 | 28719 | Cherokee | 55 | C | 0 |
| 49 | 28731 | Flat Rock | 55 | C | 12 (2 health) |
| 50 | 28741 | Highlands | 55 | C | 29 (12 health) |
Overview
North Carolina's 11th District serving an estimated 3,028,678 residents encompasses 95 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is D (52/100).
1363 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 251 are health-based violations. About 64% 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 — 334 violations
- Surface Water Treatment Rule — 225 violations
- Stage 2 DBP Rule — 168 violations
- Lead and Copper Rule — 145 violations
- Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) — 140 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1984 (~42 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder — consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
Lead Alert: 14 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 95 ZIP codes in North Carolina's 11th District.