North Carolina — 14th District
119th Congress · 71 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-06-03
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
71 ZIP codes tracked in North Carolina's 14th District. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28070 | Huntersville | 88 | A | 0 |
| 2 | 28111 | Monroe | 87 | A | 15 (2 health) |
| 3 | 28112 | Monroe | 87 | A | 15 (2 health) |
| 4 | 28017 | Boiling Springs | 82 | B | 2 (1 health) |
| 5 | 28053 | Gastonia | 82 | B | 20 (1 health) |
| 6 | 28055 | Gastonia | 82 | B | 20 (1 health) |
| 7 | 28056 | Gastonia | 82 | B | 20 (1 health) |
| 8 | 28078 | Huntersville | 82 | B | 0 |
| 9 | 28110 | Monroe | 82 | B | 15 (2 health) |
| 10 | 28134 | Pineville | 82 | B | 1 |
| 11 | 28164 | Stanley | 82 | B | 12 (1 health) |
| 12 | 28637 | Hildebran | 82 | B | 4 (1 health) |
| 13 | 28021 | Cherryville | 81 | B | 16 (2 health) |
| 14 | 28641 | Jonas Ridge | 80 | B | 10 (1 health) |
| 15 | 28680 | Morganton | 80 | B | 2 |
| 16 | 28725 | Dillsboro | 79 | B | 2 |
| 17 | 28756 | Mill Spring | 78 | B | 8 |
| 18 | 28052 | Gastonia | 77 | B | 20 (1 health) |
| 19 | 28054 | Gastonia | 77 | B | 20 (1 health) |
| 20 | 28139 | Rutherfordton | 77 | B | 4 (1 health) |
| 21 | 28746 | Lake Lure | 77 | B | 12 (1 health) |
| 22 | 28782 | Tryon | 77 | B | 4 (1 health) |
| 23 | 28717 | Cashiers | 76 | B | 54 (2 health) |
| 24 | 28628 | Glen Alpine | 75 | B | 16 (1 health) |
| 25 | 28006 | Alexis | 72 | B | 1 |
| 26 | 28073 | Grover | 72 | B | 0 |
| 27 | 28077 | High Shoals | 71 | B | 3 |
| 28 | 28098 | Lowell | 71 | B | 23 (1 health) |
| 29 | 28120 | Mount Holly | 70 | B | 13 |
| 30 | 28619 | Drexel | 70 | B | 4 |
| 31 | 28655 | Morganton | 70 | B | 2 |
| 32 | 28012 | Belmont | 69 | C | 9 |
| 33 | 28043 | Forest City | 69 | C | 21 |
| 34 | 28086 | Kings Mountain | 69 | C | 9 (5 health) |
| 35 | 28736 | Glenville | 69 | C | 15 |
| 36 | 28720 | Chimney Rock | 67 | C | 19 |
| 37 | 28761 | Nebo | 67 | C | 9 (1 health) |
| 38 | 28722 | Columbus | 66 | C | 12 (1 health) |
| 39 | 28032 | Cramerton | 63 | C | 0 |
| 40 | 28080 | Iron Station | 63 | C | 0 |
| 41 | 28612 | Connellys Springs | 63 | C | 0 |
| 42 | 28647 | Linville Falls | 63 | C | 0 |
| 43 | 28710 | Bat Cave | 63 | C | 0 |
| 44 | 28788 | Webster | 63 | C | 0 |
| 45 | 28690 | Valdese | 61 | C | 51 |
| 46 | 28671 | Rutherford College | 60 | C | 4 (4 health) |
| 47 | 28779 | Sylva | 59 | C | 34 (10 health) |
| 48 | 28034 | Dallas | 58 | C | 59 (15 health) |
| 49 | 28090 | Lawndale | 58 | C | 1 |
| 50 | 28024 | Cliffside | 54 | D | 27 |
Overview
North Carolina's 14th District serving an estimated 2,047,889 residents encompasses 71 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is C (66/100).
739 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 89 are health-based violations. About 68% of tracked ZIP codes have at least one violation.
Top Contaminants
The most frequently cited water quality issues in this district:
- Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) — 125 violations
- Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) — 106 violations
- Surface Water Treatment Rule — 92 violations
- Stage 1 DBP Rule — 84 violations
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule — 76 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1979 (~47 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 71 ZIP codes in North Carolina's 14th District.