North Carolina — 5th District
119th Congress · 111 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-06-03
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
100 ZIP codes tracked in North Carolina's 5th District. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27357 | Stokesdale | 98 | A | 4 (1 health) |
| 2 | 27358 | Summerfield | 98 | A | 3 |
| 3 | 27261 | High Point | 97 | A | 9 (2 health) |
| 4 | 27264 | High Point | 97 | A | 9 (2 health) |
| 5 | 27268 | High Point | 97 | A | 9 (2 health) |
| 6 | 27235 | Colfax | 95 | A | 0 |
| 7 | 27233 | Climax | 94 | A | 16 (1 health) |
| 8 | 27310 | Oak Ridge | 94 | A | 3 |
| 9 | 27395 | Greensboro | 93 | A | 46 (2 health) |
| 10 | 27411 | Greensboro | 93 | A | 46 (2 health) |
| 11 | 27412 | Greensboro | 93 | A | 46 (2 health) |
| 12 | 27413 | Greensboro | 93 | A | 46 (2 health) |
| 13 | 27415 | Greensboro | 93 | A | 46 (2 health) |
| 14 | 27416 | Greensboro | 93 | A | 46 (2 health) |
| 15 | 27417 | Greensboro | 93 | A | 46 (2 health) |
| 16 | 27419 | Greensboro | 93 | A | 46 (2 health) |
| 17 | 27425 | Greensboro | 93 | A | 46 (2 health) |
| 18 | 27427 | Greensboro | 93 | A | 46 (2 health) |
| 19 | 27435 | Greensboro | 93 | A | 46 (2 health) |
| 20 | 27438 | Greensboro | 93 | A | 46 (2 health) |
| 21 | 27495 | Greensboro | 93 | A | 46 (2 health) |
| 22 | 27497 | Greensboro | 93 | A | 46 (2 health) |
| 23 | 27499 | Greensboro | 93 | A | 46 (2 health) |
| 24 | 27402 | Greensboro | 90 | A | 46 (2 health) |
| 25 | 27404 | Greensboro | 90 | A | 46 (2 health) |
| 26 | 27409 | Greensboro | 90 | A | 46 (2 health) |
| 27 | 27455 | Greensboro | 90 | A | 46 (2 health) |
| 28 | 27498 | Greensboro | 90 | A | 46 (2 health) |
| 29 | 27260 | High Point | 88 | A | 9 (2 health) |
| 30 | 27263 | High Point | 88 | A | 9 (2 health) |
| 31 | 27265 | High Point | 88 | A | 9 (2 health) |
| 32 | 27282 | Jamestown | 86 | A | 2 |
| 33 | 27377 | Whitsett | 85 | A | 23 (2 health) |
| 34 | 27401 | Greensboro | 85 | A | 46 (2 health) |
| 35 | 27403 | Greensboro | 85 | A | 46 (2 health) |
| 36 | 27405 | Greensboro | 85 | A | 46 (2 health) |
| 37 | 27406 | Greensboro | 85 | A | 46 (2 health) |
| 38 | 27410 | Greensboro | 85 | A | 46 (2 health) |
| 39 | 27420 | Greensboro | 85 | A | 46 (2 health) |
| 40 | 27429 | Greensboro | 85 | A | 46 (2 health) |
| 41 | 27262 | High Point | 83 | B | 9 (2 health) |
| 42 | 27313 | Pleasant Garden | 83 | B | 27 (1 health) |
| 43 | 28621 | Elkin | 82 | B | 2 |
| 44 | 27214 | Browns Summit | 81 | B | 25 |
| 45 | 27407 | Greensboro | 80 | B | 46 (2 health) |
| 46 | 27408 | Greensboro | 80 | B | 46 (2 health) |
| 47 | 27248 | Franklinville | 77 | B | 21 (2 health) |
| 48 | 28640 | Jefferson | 76 | B | 21 (2 health) |
| 49 | 27043 | Pinnacle | 75 | B | 1 |
| 50 | 28624 | Ferguson | 75 | B | 0 |
Overview
North Carolina's 5th District serving an estimated 10,702,276 residents encompasses 111 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is B (71/100).
2396 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 253 are health-based violations. About 72% 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 — 390 violations
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule — 318 violations
- Revised Total Coliform Rule — 318 violations
- Lead and Copper Rule — 291 violations
- Surface Water Treatment Rule — 221 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1983 (~43 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder — consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
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 111 ZIP codes in North Carolina's 5th District.