North Carolina — 8th District
119th Congress · 63 ZIP codes · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-06-03
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
63 ZIP codes tracked in North Carolina's 8th District. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28174 | Wingate | 98 | A | 3 |
| 2 | 28097 | Locust | 96 | A | 6 |
| 3 | 28353 | Laurinburg | 93 | A | 5 |
| 4 | 28103 | Marshville | 90 | A | 9 |
| 5 | 28372 | Pembroke | 89 | A | 7 (1 health) |
| 6 | 28035 | Davidson | 88 | A | 0 |
| 7 | 28343 | Gibson | 88 | A | 0 |
| 8 | 28352 | Laurinburg | 88 | A | 5 |
| 9 | 28377 | Red Springs | 88 | A | 15 (2 health) |
| 10 | 28026 | Concord | 87 | A | 43 (1 health) |
| 11 | 28036 | Davidson | 87 | A | 0 |
| 12 | 28107 | Midland | 87 | A | 0 |
| 13 | 28119 | Morven | 87 | A | 2 (1 health) |
| 14 | 28127 | New London | 87 | A | 0 |
| 15 | 28137 | Richfield | 87 | A | 0 |
| 16 | 27306 | Mount Gilead | 86 | A | 7 (2 health) |
| 17 | 28173 | Waxhaw | 85 | A | 1 |
| 18 | 27356 | Star | 84 | B | 7 (3 health) |
| 19 | 28009 | Badin | 84 | B | 7 |
| 20 | 28129 | Oakboro | 84 | B | 6 |
| 21 | 28163 | Stanfield | 83 | B | 26 (4 health) |
| 22 | 27209 | Biscoe | 82 | B | 6 (2 health) |
| 23 | 28007 | Ansonville | 81 | B | 15 |
| 24 | 28025 | Concord | 81 | B | 43 (1 health) |
| 25 | 28027 | Concord | 81 | B | 43 (1 health) |
| 26 | 28340 | Fairmont | 81 | B | 4 (1 health) |
| 27 | 28082 | Kannapolis | 80 | B | 11 |
| 28 | 28088 | Landis | 80 | B | 14 |
| 29 | 28384 | Saint Pauls | 80 | B | 2 |
| 30 | 27371 | Troy | 79 | B | 10 (5 health) |
| 31 | 28380 | Rockingham | 79 | B | 5 (2 health) |
| 32 | 28133 | Peachland | 76 | B | 13 |
| 33 | 28383 | Rowland | 76 | B | 2 (1 health) |
| 34 | 28081 | Kannapolis | 74 | B | 11 |
| 35 | 28083 | Kannapolis | 74 | B | 11 |
| 36 | 28379 | Rockingham | 74 | B | 5 (2 health) |
| 37 | 28075 | Harrisburg | 73 | B | 25 (4 health) |
| 38 | 28124 | Mount Pleasant | 73 | B | 0 |
| 39 | 28170 | Wadesboro | 73 | B | 60 |
| 40 | 28351 | Laurel Hill | 73 | B | 0 |
| 41 | 28386 | Shannon | 73 | B | 0 |
| 42 | 28135 | Polkton | 70 | B | 15 |
| 43 | 28091 | Lilesville | 69 | C | 67 (6 health) |
| 44 | 28338 | Ellerbe | 69 | C | 31 (1 health) |
| 45 | 28002 | Albemarle | 67 | C | 48 (11 health) |
| 46 | 27247 | Ether | 66 | C | 0 |
| 47 | 27281 | Jackson Springs | 66 | C | 0 |
| 48 | 28102 | Mc Farlan | 66 | C | 0 |
| 49 | 28108 | Mineral Springs | 66 | C | 0 |
| 50 | 28109 | Misenheimer | 66 | C | 0 |
Overview
North Carolina's 8th District serving an estimated 1,157,090 residents encompasses 63 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is B (76/100).
776 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 151 are health-based violations. About 67% of tracked ZIP codes have at least one violation.
Top Contaminants
The most frequently cited water quality issues in this district:
- Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) — 208 violations
- Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) — 159 violations
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule — 87 violations
- Surface Water Treatment Rule — 70 violations
- Revised Total Coliform Rule — 69 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1977 (~49 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder — consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
Lead Alert: 3 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 63 ZIP codes in North Carolina's 8th District.