North Carolina — 5th District
119th Congress · 106 ZIP codes · Avg score 69/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-07-19
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup tracks water safety for 106 ZIP codes in North Carolina's 5th District: the district earns a grade C (69/100). 1,243 EPA violations on record, 103 health-based.
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 | 5 (1 health) |
| 2 | 27358 | Summerfield | 98 | A | 3 |
| 3 | 27310 | Oak Ridge | 94 | A | 3 |
| 4 | 27395 | Greensboro | 93 | A | 37 (2 health) |
| 5 | 27411 | Greensboro | 93 | A | 37 (2 health) |
| 6 | 27412 | Greensboro | 93 | A | 37 (2 health) |
| 7 | 27413 | Greensboro | 93 | A | 37 (2 health) |
| 8 | 27415 | Greensboro | 93 | A | 37 (2 health) |
| 9 | 27416 | Greensboro | 93 | A | 37 (2 health) |
| 10 | 27417 | Greensboro | 93 | A | 37 (2 health) |
| 11 | 27419 | Greensboro | 93 | A | 37 (2 health) |
| 12 | 27425 | Greensboro | 93 | A | 37 (2 health) |
| 13 | 27427 | Greensboro | 93 | A | 37 (2 health) |
| 14 | 27435 | Greensboro | 93 | A | 37 (2 health) |
| 15 | 27438 | Greensboro | 93 | A | 37 (2 health) |
| 16 | 27495 | Greensboro | 93 | A | 37 (2 health) |
| 17 | 27499 | Greensboro | 93 | A | 37 (2 health) |
| 18 | 27402 | Greensboro | 90 | A | 37 (2 health) |
| 19 | 27404 | Greensboro | 90 | A | 37 (2 health) |
| 20 | 27498 | Greensboro | 90 | A | 37 (2 health) |
| 21 | 27323 | Reidsville | 86 | A | 35 (3 health) |
| 22 | 27401 | Greensboro | 85 | A | 37 (2 health) |
| 23 | 27405 | Greensboro | 85 | A | 37 (2 health) |
| 24 | 27406 | Greensboro | 85 | A | 37 (2 health) |
| 25 | 27410 | Greensboro | 85 | A | 37 (2 health) |
| 26 | 27420 | Greensboro | 85 | A | 37 (2 health) |
| 27 | 27429 | Greensboro | 85 | A | 37 (2 health) |
| 28 | 27021 | King | 82 | B | 3 |
| 29 | 28621 | Elkin | 82 | B | 2 |
| 30 | 27407 | Greensboro | 80 | B | 37 (2 health) |
| 31 | 27408 | Greensboro | 80 | B | 37 (2 health) |
| 32 | 28670 | Ronda | 80 | B | 3 |
| 33 | 27016 | Danbury | 78 | B | 0 |
| 34 | 28640 | Jefferson | 76 | B | 12 (2 health) |
| 35 | 27043 | Pinnacle | 75 | B | 1 |
| 36 | 28624 | Ferguson | 75 | B | 0 |
| 37 | 28630 | Granite Falls | 74 | B | 2 (1 health) |
| 38 | 28638 | Hudson | 74 | B | 3 |
| 39 | 28654 | Moravian Falls | 74 | B | 4 (1 health) |
| 40 | 28681 | Taylorsville | 74 | B | 2 |
| 41 | 27030 | Mount Airy | 72 | B | 2 |
| 42 | 27053 | Westfield | 72 | B | 3 (1 health) |
| 43 | 28694 | West Jefferson | 72 | B | 7 (1 health) |
| 44 | 27041 | Pilot Mountain | 71 | B | 5 (1 health) |
| 45 | 27052 | Walnut Cove | 71 | B | 13 |
| 46 | 28635 | Hays | 71 | B | 2 (1 health) |
| 47 | 28651 | Millers Creek | 71 | B | 2 (1 health) |
| 48 | 28661 | Patterson | 71 | B | 5 (1 health) |
| 49 | 28626 | Fleetwood | 70 | B | 1 |
| 50 | 28633 | Lenoir | 70 | B | 9 (2 health) |
Overview
North Carolina's 5th District encompasses 106 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is C (69/100).
1243 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 103 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 - 263 violations
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule - 203 violations
- Revised Total Coliform Rule - 180 violations
- Lead and Copper Rule - 160 violations
- Stage 2 DBP Rule - 142 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: 2 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 106 ZIP codes in North Carolina's 5th District.