North Carolina — 6th District
119th Congress · 58 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-17
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-07-17
ZipCheckup tracks water safety for 58 ZIP codes in North Carolina's 6th District: the district earns a grade B (79/100). 243 EPA violations on record, 24 health-based.
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
58 ZIP codes tracked in North Carolina's 6th District. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28039 | East Spencer | 99 | A | 0 |
| 2 | 27013 | Cleveland | 98 | A | 22 (1 health) |
| 3 | 27261 | High Point | 98 | A | 3 (1 health) |
| 4 | 27264 | High Point | 98 | A | 3 (1 health) |
| 5 | 27268 | High Point | 98 | A | 3 (1 health) |
| 6 | 27235 | Colfax | 95 | A | 0 |
| 7 | 27028 | Mocksville | 94 | A | 15 (4 health) |
| 8 | 27497 | Greensboro | 93 | A | 37 (2 health) |
| 9 | 27409 | Greensboro | 90 | A | 37 (2 health) |
| 10 | 27260 | High Point | 89 | A | 3 (1 health) |
| 11 | 27265 | High Point | 89 | A | 3 (1 health) |
| 12 | 27293 | Lexington | 88 | A | 1 |
| 13 | 27294 | Lexington | 88 | A | 1 |
| 14 | 27374 | Welcome | 88 | A | 1 |
| 15 | 27102 | Winston Salem | 87 | A | 0 |
| 16 | 27152 | Winston Salem | 87 | A | 0 |
| 17 | 27295 | Lexington | 87 | A | 1 |
| 18 | 27361 | Thomasville | 87 | A | 1 |
| 19 | 28138 | Rockwell | 87 | A | 0 |
| 20 | 28159 | Spencer | 87 | A | 0 |
| 21 | 27403 | Greensboro | 85 | A | 37 (2 health) |
| 22 | 27262 | High Point | 84 | B | 3 (1 health) |
| 23 | 28088 | Landis | 84 | B | 5 |
| 24 | 27107 | Winston Salem | 82 | B | 0 |
| 25 | 27239 | Denton | 82 | B | 14 |
| 26 | 27285 | Kernersville | 82 | B | 3 |
| 27 | 27292 | Lexington | 82 | B | 1 |
| 28 | 27360 | Thomasville | 82 | B | 1 |
| 29 | 28027 | Concord | 81 | B | 15 (1 health) |
| 30 | 28081 | Kannapolis | 81 | B | 2 |
| 31 | 28083 | Kannapolis | 81 | B | 2 |
| 32 | 27284 | Kernersville | 77 | B | 3 |
| 33 | 27054 | Woodleaf | 73 | B | 0 |
| 34 | 27299 | Linwood | 73 | B | 0 |
| 35 | 28125 | Mount Ulla | 73 | B | 0 |
| 36 | 27108 | Winston Salem | 72 | B | 0 |
| 37 | 27109 | Winston Salem | 72 | B | 0 |
| 38 | 27110 | Winston Salem | 72 | B | 0 |
| 39 | 27117 | Winston Salem | 72 | B | 0 |
| 40 | 27130 | Winston Salem | 72 | B | 0 |
| 41 | 27150 | Winston Salem | 72 | B | 0 |
| 42 | 27155 | Winston Salem | 72 | B | 0 |
| 43 | 27157 | Winston Salem | 72 | B | 0 |
| 44 | 27198 | Winston Salem | 72 | B | 0 |
| 45 | 27012 | Clemmons | 69 | C | 14 (1 health) |
| 46 | 28145 | Salisbury | 69 | C | 1 (1 health) |
| 47 | 28147 | Salisbury | 69 | C | 1 (1 health) |
| 48 | 28023 | China Grove | 67 | C | 4 |
| 49 | 27351 | Southmont | 66 | C | 0 |
| 50 | 28071 | Gold Hill | 66 | C | 0 |
Overview
North Carolina's 6th District encompasses 58 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is B (79/100).
243 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 24 are health-based violations. About 55% 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 - 42 violations
- Surface Water Treatment Rule - 36 violations
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule - 34 violations
- Revised Total Coliform Rule - 34 violations
- Lead and Copper Rule - 25 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: 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 58 ZIP codes in North Carolina's 6th District.