Alexander County, North Carolina
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Alexander County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Within Alexander County's 2 tracked ZIP codes, safety indicators remain above the national average with few health-based violations on record.
How Alexander County Compares
How Alexander County Compares
Alexander County scores 3 points above the North Carolina state average (78/100) and 8 points above the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.4 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 12.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $595, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
50% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $595
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
13,263 housing units in Alexander 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 Alexander County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Alexander 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 Alexander County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Alexander County
5 community water systems serving Alexander County.
- B
- B
- B
- B
- B
Systems with the most violations in Alexander County
3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- B
- B
- B
All ZIP Codes in Alexander County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Alexander County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28681 | Taylorsville | 81 | B | 3 | $188K |
| 2 | 28636 | Hiddenite | 80 | B | 6 (1 health) | $210K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Alexander County
Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 50% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Alexander County in North Carolina covers 2 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100) across 2 scored records.
2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.