Alamance County, North Carolina
15 ZIP codes · Avg score 85/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-04
Within Alamance County's 15 tracked ZIP codes, safety indicators remain above the national average with few health-based violations on record.
How Alamance County Compares
How Alamance County Compares
Alamance County scores 12 points above the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 17 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Alamance County, North Carolina
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.3 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 12.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $926, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.382% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
61.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Alamance County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 12 violations. Past 5 years: 19 total (19 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: $926
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
82,210 housing units in Alamance 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 Alamance County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Alamance 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 Alamance 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 Alamance County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Burlington, | 61,365 | 78 |
| 2 | Village of Alamance | 1,100 | 52 |
| 3 | Green Level, Town of | 2,450 | 51 |
| 4 | City of Graham, | 18,354 | 50 |
| 5 | Forest Valley Mhp | 99 | 40 |
30 total water systems serve Alamance County.
All ZIP Codes in Alamance County
15 ZIP codes tracked in Alamance County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27216 | Burlington | 98 | A | 10 (1 health) | — |
| 2 | 27220 | Burlington | 98 | A | 10 (1 health) | — |
| 3 | 27201 | Alamance | 96 | A | 7 | $159K |
| 4 | 27359 | Swepsonville | 96 | A | 3 | — |
| 5 | 27340 | Saxapahaw | 94 | A | 8 | — |
| 6 | 27302 | Mebane | 91 | A | 11 (1 health) | $275K |
| 7 | 27215 | Burlington | 89 | A | 10 (1 health) | $242K |
| 8 | 27217 | Burlington | 89 | A | 10 (1 health) | $165K |
| 9 | 27349 | Snow Camp | 84 | B | 5 (3 health) | $202K |
| 10 | 27258 | Haw River | 82 | B | 0 | $198K |
| 11 | 27253 | Graham | 76 | B | 19 | $212K |
| 12 | 27213 | Bonlee | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 13 | 27301 | Mc Leansville | 73 | B | 0 | $227K |
| 14 | 27244 | Elon | 68 | C | 19 | $249K |
| 15 | 27202 | Altamahaw | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Alamance County
Below: editorial picks, no sponsored placements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 61.1% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Alamance County, North Carolina
Overview
Alamance County in North Carolina covers 15 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (85/100).
11 of 15 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 8 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.