Beaufort County, North Carolina
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
Recent water monitoring in Beaufort County shows 12 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.
How Beaufort County Compares
How Beaufort County Compares
Beaufort County scores 2 points below the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Beaufort 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: 15.6 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 15.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,434, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.331% avg pipe failure probability, 8% of ZIPs at high risk
52.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Beaufort County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 9 violations. Past 5 years: 13 total (13 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: $5,434
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
36,036 housing units in Beaufort 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 Beaufort County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Beaufort 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 Beaufort 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 Beaufort County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BEAUFORT CO SOUTHSIDE | 9,369 | 10 |
| 2 | Aurora Water System | 805 | 5 |
| 3 | Beaufort Company Northside Regional Water | 22,405 | 3 |
| 4 | Chocowinity Water System | 2,565 | 3 |
| 5 | City of Washington, | 13,000 | 2 |
24 total water systems serve Beaufort County.
All ZIP Codes in Beaufort County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Beaufort County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27821 | Edward | 99 | A | 0 | — |
| 2 | 27597 | Zebulon | 89 | A | 0 | $272K |
| 3 | 27806 | Aurora | 78 | B | 5 | $111K |
| 4 | 27889 | Washington | 74 | B | 2 (1 health) | $184K |
| 5 | 27808 | Bath | 72 | B | 1 | $385K |
| 6 | 27817 | Chocowinity | 71 | B | 3 (1 health) | $169K |
| 7 | 27810 | Belhaven | 67 | C | 0 | $188K |
| 8 | 27860 | Pantego | 65 | C | 0 | $111K |
| 9 | 27865 | Pinetown | 65 | C | 0 | $181K |
| 10 | 27814 | Blounts Creek | 60 | C | 0 | $150K |
| 11 | 28552 | Lowland | 60 | C | 0 | $95K |
| 12 | 27875 | Scranton | 55 | C | 0 | $95K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Beaufort County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 52.7% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Beaufort County, North Carolina
Overview
Beaufort County in North Carolina covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).
4 of 12 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 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.