Charlotte County, Florida
17 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Charlotte County earns a high water safety grade — 17 ZIP codes tracked, virtually all compliant.
How Charlotte County Compares
How Charlotte County Compares
Charlotte County scores 3 points below the Florida state average (73/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Charlotte County, Florida
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.4 (asthma 9.5%, diabetes 15.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,443, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.265% avg pipe failure probability
36% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Charlotte County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 7 total (7 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,443
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
102,870 housing units in Charlotte County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Charlotte County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Charlotte County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Charlotte County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Charlotte County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte County Utilities / Burnt Store | 10,582 | 174 |
| 2 | Charlotte County Utilities | 172,040 | 171 |
| 3 | Charlotte Harbor Water Assn. | 4,722 | 104 |
| 4 | CITY OF PUNTA GORDA | 36,302 | 90 |
| 5 | Town and Country Utility | 7,332 | 90 |
22 total water systems serve Charlotte County.
All ZIP Codes in Charlotte County
17 ZIP codes tracked in Charlotte County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33927 | El Jobean | 95 | A | 1 | — |
| 2 | 33951 | Punta Gorda | 86 | A | 15 | — |
| 3 | 33802 | Lakeland | 81 | B | 56 | — |
| 4 | 34224 | Englewood | 75 | B | 2 | $262K |
| 5 | 33949 | Port Charlotte | 73 | B | 14 | — |
| 6 | 33946 | Placida | 71 | B | 10 | $627K |
| 7 | 33955 | Punta Gorda | 71 | B | 15 | $322K |
| 8 | 33980 | Punta Gorda | 71 | B | 15 | $221K |
| 9 | 33982 | Punta Gorda | 71 | B | 15 | $285K |
| 10 | 33983 | Punta Gorda | 71 | B | 15 | $324K |
| 11 | 33954 | Port Charlotte | 68 | C | 14 | $304K |
| 12 | 33938 | Murdock | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 13 | 33950 | Punta Gorda | 66 | C | 15 | $394K |
| 14 | 33953 | Port Charlotte | 63 | C | 14 | $332K |
| 15 | 33948 | Port Charlotte | 58 | C | 14 | $280K |
| 16 | 33981 | Port Charlotte | 58 | C | 14 | $356K |
| 17 | 33952 | Port Charlotte | 53 | D | 14 | $225K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Charlotte County
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Charlotte County, Florida
Overview
Charlotte County in Florida covers 17 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).
16 of 17 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.