North Carolina — 2nd District
119th Congress · 54 ZIP codes · Avg score 55/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-06-03
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
54 ZIP codes tracked in North Carolina's 2nd District. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27021 | King | 82 | B | 3 |
| 2 | 27016 | Danbury | 78 | B | 0 |
| 3 | 27053 | Westfield | 72 | B | 3 (1 health) |
| 4 | 27041 | Pilot Mountain | 71 | B | 5 (1 health) |
| 5 | 27052 | Walnut Cove | 71 | B | 13 |
| 6 | 27022 | Lawsonville | 63 | C | 0 |
| 7 | 27601 | Raleigh | 58 | C | 217 (15 health) |
| 8 | 27602 | Raleigh | 58 | C | 217 (15 health) |
| 9 | 27605 | Raleigh | 58 | C | 217 (15 health) |
| 10 | 27611 | Raleigh | 58 | C | 217 (15 health) |
| 11 | 27614 | Raleigh | 58 | C | 217 (15 health) |
| 12 | 27616 | Raleigh | 58 | C | 217 (15 health) |
| 13 | 27617 | Raleigh | 58 | C | 217 (15 health) |
| 14 | 27621 | Raleigh | 58 | C | 217 (15 health) |
| 15 | 27622 | Raleigh | 58 | C | 217 (15 health) |
| 16 | 27623 | Raleigh | 58 | C | 217 (15 health) |
| 17 | 27626 | Raleigh | 58 | C | 217 (15 health) |
| 18 | 27628 | Raleigh | 58 | C | 217 (15 health) |
| 19 | 27629 | Raleigh | 58 | C | 217 (15 health) |
| 20 | 27634 | Raleigh | 58 | C | 217 (15 health) |
| 21 | 27650 | Raleigh | 58 | C | 217 (15 health) |
| 22 | 27698 | Raleigh | 58 | C | 217 (15 health) |
| 23 | 27007 | Ararat | 53 | D | 0 |
| 24 | 27009 | Belews Creek | 53 | D | 0 |
| 25 | 27019 | Germanton | 53 | D | 11 (2 health) |
| 26 | 27046 | Sandy Ridge | 53 | D | 0 |
| 27 | 27603 | Raleigh | 53 | D | 217 (15 health) |
| 28 | 27613 | Raleigh | 53 | D | 217 (15 health) |
| 29 | 27615 | Raleigh | 53 | D | 217 (15 health) |
| 30 | 27619 | Raleigh | 53 | D | 217 (15 health) |
| 31 | 27620 | Raleigh | 50 | D | 217 (15 health) |
| 32 | 27624 | Raleigh | 50 | D | 217 (15 health) |
| 33 | 27625 | Raleigh | 50 | D | 217 (15 health) |
| 34 | 27627 | Raleigh | 50 | D | 217 (15 health) |
| 35 | 27635 | Raleigh | 50 | D | 217 (15 health) |
| 36 | 27636 | Raleigh | 50 | D | 217 (15 health) |
| 37 | 27640 | Raleigh | 50 | D | 217 (15 health) |
| 38 | 27656 | Raleigh | 50 | D | 217 (15 health) |
| 39 | 27658 | Raleigh | 50 | D | 217 (15 health) |
| 40 | 27661 | Raleigh | 50 | D | 217 (15 health) |
| 41 | 27668 | Raleigh | 50 | D | 217 (15 health) |
| 42 | 27675 | Raleigh | 50 | D | 217 (15 health) |
| 43 | 27676 | Raleigh | 50 | D | 217 (15 health) |
| 44 | 27690 | Raleigh | 50 | D | 217 (15 health) |
| 45 | 27695 | Raleigh | 50 | D | 217 (15 health) |
| 46 | 27697 | Raleigh | 50 | D | 217 (15 health) |
| 47 | 27699 | Raleigh | 50 | D | 217 (15 health) |
| 48 | 27606 | Raleigh | 48 | D | 217 (15 health) |
| 49 | 27607 | Raleigh | 48 | D | 217 (15 health) |
| 50 | 27610 | Raleigh | 48 | D | 217 (15 health) |
Overview
North Carolina's 2nd District serving an estimated 30,072,239 residents encompasses 54 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is C (55/100).
9583 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 664 are health-based violations. About 91% of tracked ZIP codes have at least one violation.
Top Contaminants
The most frequently cited water quality issues in this district:
- Lead and Copper Rule — 1763 violations
- Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) — 1586 violations
- Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) — 1234 violations
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule — 1188 violations
- Revised Total Coliform Rule — 1144 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1986 (~40 years old). Most homes were built after lead pipe regulations were tightened.
Lead Alert: 1 ZIP code 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 54 ZIP codes in North Carolina's 2nd District.