Bertie County, North Carolina
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Bertie County — 6 ZIP codes, above-average safety grade.
How Bertie County Compares
How Bertie County Compares
Bertie County scores 4 points above the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 9 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Bertie 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: 17.1 (asthma 12%, diabetes 19.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,300, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.385% avg pipe failure probability
64% 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,300
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,125 housing units in Bertie 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 Bertie County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Bertie 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 Bertie 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 Bertie County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bertie County Regional Water | 12,893 | 11 |
| 2 | Aulander, Town of | 1,438 | 7 |
| 3 | Millennium Water Association | 711 | 6 |
| 4 | HERTFORD COUNTY RURAL WATER | 7,970 | 6 |
| 5 | Ahoskie, Town of | 5,479 | 6 |
10 total water systems serve Bertie County.
All ZIP Codes in Bertie County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Bertie County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27805 | Aulander | 89 | A | 6 (1 health) | $93K |
| 2 | 27967 | Powellsville | 87 | A | 4 (1 health) | $79K |
| 3 | 27983 | Windsor | 80 | B | 1 | $113K |
| 4 | 27849 | Lewiston Woodville | 73 | B | 0 | $71K |
| 5 | 27847 | Kelford | 66 | C | 0 | $60K |
| 6 | 27924 | Colerain | 65 | C | 0 | $110K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Bertie County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 64% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Bertie County, North Carolina
Overview
Bertie County in North Carolina covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).
3 of 6 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.