Camden County, North Carolina
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 69/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
For most households in Camden County, the 3 tracked ZIP codes show adequate but uneven water quality.
How Camden County Compares
How Camden County Compares
Camden County scores 4 points below the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 1 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.6 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 10.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,970, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.32% avg pipe failure probability
43.7% 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: $4,970
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,084 housing units in Camden 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 Camden County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Camden 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 Camden County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Camden County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Camden County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27921 | Camden | 73 | B | 1 | $300K |
| 2 | 27973 | Shawboro | 73 | B | 0 | $317K |
| 3 | 27974 | Shiloh | 60 | C | 0 | $168K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Camden 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 Water Testing Kits — Baseline water quality check for your ZIP
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant peace of mind
Overview
Camden County in North Carolina covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (69/100).
1 of 3 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.