Bladen County, North Carolina
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
Covering 6 ZIP codes, Bladen County earns a high grade for tap water — most systems report zero health-based violations, and the overall compliance rate comfortably exceeds federal benchmarks.
How Bladen County Compares
How Bladen County Compares
Bladen 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: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Bladen 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: 16.1 (asthma 11.6%, diabetes 16.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,572, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.345% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
55.3% 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: $1,572
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
13,191 housing units in Bladen 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 Bladen County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Bladen 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 Bladen 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 Bladen County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bladen Company Wtr District-west Bladen | 14,408 | 8 |
| 2 | Dublin, Town of | 603 | 7 |
| 3 | Bladenboro, Town of | 3,175 | 5 |
| 4 | Clarkton, Town of | 1,233 | 1 |
| 5 | Elizabethtown, Town of | 5,311 | 0 |
6 total water systems serve Bladen County.
All ZIP Codes in Bladen County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Bladen County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28337 | Elizabethtown | 88 | A | 0 | $180K |
| 2 | 28332 | Dublin | 87 | A | 2 (1 health) | $110K |
| 3 | 28433 | Clarkton | 82 | B | 1 | $152K |
| 4 | 28392 | Tar Heel | 73 | B | 0 | $108K |
| 5 | 28399 | White Oak | 73 | B | 0 | $136K |
| 6 | 28320 | Bladenboro | 59 | C | 5 (1 health) | $103K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Bladen County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 55.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Bladen County, North Carolina
Overview
Bladen 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.