North Carolina — 6th District
119th Congress · 24 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-06-03
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
24 ZIP codes tracked in North Carolina's 6th District.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28039 | East Spencer | 99 | A | 0 |
| 2 | 27013 | Cleveland | 98 | A | 22 (1 health) |
| 3 | 27293 | Lexington | 88 | A | 0 |
| 4 | 27294 | Lexington | 88 | A | 0 |
| 5 | 27374 | Welcome | 88 | A | 0 |
| 6 | 27295 | Lexington | 87 | A | 0 |
| 7 | 28138 | Rockwell | 87 | A | 0 |
| 8 | 28159 | Spencer | 87 | A | 0 |
| 9 | 27361 | Thomasville | 86 | A | 3 |
| 10 | 27239 | Denton | 82 | B | 14 |
| 11 | 27292 | Lexington | 82 | B | 0 |
| 12 | 27360 | Thomasville | 81 | B | 3 |
| 13 | 27054 | Woodleaf | 73 | B | 0 |
| 14 | 27299 | Linwood | 73 | B | 0 |
| 15 | 28125 | Mount Ulla | 73 | B | 0 |
| 16 | 27351 | Southmont | 66 | C | 0 |
| 17 | 28071 | Gold Hill | 66 | C | 0 |
| 18 | 28072 | Granite Quarry | 66 | C | 0 |
| 19 | 28145 | Salisbury | 66 | C | 4 (4 health) |
| 20 | 28147 | Salisbury | 66 | C | 4 (4 health) |
| 21 | 28023 | China Grove | 63 | C | 12 |
| 22 | 28041 | Faith | 62 | C | 18 (3 health) |
| 23 | 28144 | Salisbury | 61 | C | 4 (4 health) |
| 24 | 28146 | Salisbury | 61 | C | 4 (4 health) |
Overview
North Carolina's 6th District serving an estimated 1,239,146 residents encompasses 24 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is B (77/100).
88 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 20 are health-based violations. About 42% 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 — 22 violations
- Chlorite — 16 violations
- Lead and Copper Rule — 14 violations
- Revised Total Coliform Rule — 13 violations
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule — 12 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1985 (~41 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 24 ZIP codes in North Carolina's 6th District.