Alexander County, North Carolina
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Water monitoring across Alexander County's 4 ZIP codes paints a mid-range picture — solid compliance in some zones, documented concerns in others; most violations on record are concentrated in specific prior years rather than spread evenly across the full compliance history, and the overall county grade has held steady in the middle tier without major shifts in either direction.
How Alexander County Compares
How Alexander County Compares
Alexander County scores 7 points below the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 2 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 11.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $533, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.282% avg pipe failure probability
37% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Alexander County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 3 total (3 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: $533
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
32,890 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 with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Alexander County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Energy United Water Corporation | 21,148 | 3 |
| 2 | Alexander Company Wtr District | 13,064 | 3 |
| 3 | Taylorsville, Town of | 3,265 | 3 |
| 4 | Cedar Wood Estates | 109 | 2 |
| 5 | Forest Acres Water Corporation | 79 | 2 |
10 total water systems serve Alexander County.
All ZIP Codes in Alexander County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Alexander County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28681 | Taylorsville | 74 | B | 2 | $188K |
| 2 | 28636 | Hiddenite | 70 | B | 1 | $210K |
| 3 | 28678 | Stony Point | 63 | C | 0 | $203K |
| 4 | 27560 | Morrisville | 55 | C | 0 | $467K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Alexander County
Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Alexander County in North Carolina covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100).
2 of 4 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.