North Carolina — 7th District
119th Congress · 82 ZIP codes · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup tracks water safety for 82 ZIP codes in North Carolina's 7th District: the district earns a grade B (76/100). 460 EPA violations on record, 66 health-based.
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
82 ZIP codes tracked in North Carolina's 7th District. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28309 | Fayetteville | 98 | A | 11 (1 health) |
| 2 | 28310 | Fort Bragg | 98 | A | 3 |
| 3 | 28407 | Wilmington | 97 | A | 17 (2 health) |
| 4 | 28408 | Wilmington | 97 | A | 17 (2 health) |
| 5 | 28410 | Wilmington | 97 | A | 17 (2 health) |
| 6 | 28302 | Fayetteville | 94 | A | 11 (1 health) |
| 7 | 28318 | Autryville | 94 | A | 2 |
| 8 | 28404 | Wilmington | 93 | A | 17 (2 health) |
| 9 | 28406 | Wilmington | 93 | A | 17 (2 health) |
| 10 | 28424 | Brunswick | 90 | A | 1 |
| 11 | 28478 | Willard | 90 | A | 0 |
| 12 | 28305 | Fayetteville | 89 | A | 11 (1 health) |
| 13 | 28356 | Linden | 89 | A | 5 (1 health) |
| 14 | 28431 | Chadbourn | 89 | A | 4 (1 health) |
| 15 | 28337 | Elizabethtown | 88 | A | 0 |
| 16 | 28402 | Wilmington | 88 | A | 17 (2 health) |
| 17 | 28332 | Dublin | 87 | A | 2 (1 health) |
| 18 | 28421 | Atkinson | 87 | A | 5 |
| 19 | 28430 | Cerro Gordo | 87 | A | 0 |
| 20 | 28344 | Godwin | 86 | A | 6 (1 health) |
| 21 | 28391 | Stedman | 86 | A | 2 |
| 22 | 28342 | Falcon | 85 | A | 5 |
| 23 | 28301 | Fayetteville | 84 | B | 11 (1 health) |
| 24 | 28306 | Fayetteville | 84 | B | 11 (1 health) |
| 25 | 28311 | Fayetteville | 84 | B | 11 (1 health) |
| 26 | 28312 | Fayetteville | 84 | B | 11 (1 health) |
| 27 | 28401 | Wilmington | 83 | B | 17 (2 health) |
| 28 | 28439 | Fair Bluff | 83 | B | 4 |
| 29 | 28433 | Clarkton | 82 | B | 1 |
| 30 | 28371 | Parkton | 81 | B | 7 (1 health) |
| 31 | 28423 | Bolton | 81 | B | 6 (1 health) |
| 32 | 28438 | Evergreen | 81 | B | 4 (1 health) |
| 33 | 28384 | Saint Pauls | 80 | B | 2 |
| 34 | 28449 | Kure Beach | 80 | B | 0 |
| 35 | 28450 | Lake Waccamaw | 79 | B | 3 (1 health) |
| 36 | 28403 | Wilmington | 78 | B | 17 (2 health) |
| 37 | 28405 | Wilmington | 78 | B | 17 (2 health) |
| 38 | 28412 | Wilmington | 78 | B | 17 (2 health) |
| 39 | 28395 | Wade | 77 | B | 2 |
| 40 | 28422 | Bolivia | 77 | B | 1 |
| 41 | 28436 | Delco | 76 | B | 9 |
| 42 | 28454 | Maple Hill | 76 | B | 5 (4 health) |
| 43 | 28463 | Tabor City | 76 | B | 6 |
| 44 | 28451 | Leland | 75 | B | 8 (2 health) |
| 45 | 28480 | Wrightsville Beach | 74 | B | 2 (1 health) |
| 46 | 28357 | Lumber Bridge | 73 | B | 0 |
| 47 | 28392 | Tar Heel | 73 | B | 0 |
| 48 | 28399 | White Oak | 73 | B | 0 |
| 49 | 28409 | Wilmington | 73 | B | 17 (2 health) |
| 50 | 28411 | Wilmington | 73 | B | 17 (2 health) |
Overview
North Carolina's 7th District encompasses 82 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is B (76/100).
460 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 66 are health-based violations. About 65% of tracked ZIP codes have at least one violation.
Top Contaminants
The most frequently cited water quality issues in this district:
- Surface Water Treatment Rule - 114 violations
- Stage 2 DBP Rule - 94 violations
- Stage 1 DBP Rule - 66 violations
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule - 52 violations
- Revised Total Coliform Rule - 37 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1988 (~38 years old). Most homes were built after lead pipe regulations were tightened.
Lead Alert: 4 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 82 ZIP codes in North Carolina's 7th District.