COUNTY REPORT NC

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

Bertie County77/100
North Carolina avg73/100
National avg68/100

How Bertie County Compares

B
County Grade
77/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

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

B
County Grade
77
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 27805 (89/100)
Lowest ZIP: 27924 (65/100)
$86K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Avg Remediation (140% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

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

Asthma 12% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 19.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 43% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1976
Median Build Year
64%
Pre-1978 Housing
39%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $700/yr
Energy Code Gap $450/yr

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

Pre-1940 8%
1940–1959 17%
1960–1979 30%
1980–1999 33%
2000+ 13%

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

$86K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation Cost
1.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 12% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 19.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 43% (US avg: 32.4%)

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.

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

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Bertie County?
Bertie County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 6 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Bertie County?
Bertie County is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Bertie County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Bertie County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $4,300 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Bertie County?
The median home build year in Bertie County is 1976. 64% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Bertie County compare to North Carolina?
Bertie County has an average water safety score of 77/100, which is above the North Carolina state average of 73/100.

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