Craven County, North Carolina
13 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
Throughout Craven County, the 13 monitored ZIP codes show low violation rates and healthy safety scores — a pattern that puts the county well above the state baseline for drinking water quality.
How Craven County Compares
How Craven County Compares
Craven County scores 7 points above the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 12 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Craven 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: 14.1 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 12.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,088, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.313% avg pipe failure probability
47.5% 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: $5,088
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
49,776 housing units in Craven 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 Craven County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Craven 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 Craven 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 Craven County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craven County Water System | 37,848 | 18 |
| 2 | NEW BERN, CITY OF | 37,884 | 17 |
| 3 | Fairfield Harbour | 5,514 | 8 |
| 4 | Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | 17,144 | 6 |
| 5 | First Craven Sanitary District | 6,325 | 5 |
19 total water systems serve Craven County.
All ZIP Codes in Craven County
13 ZIP codes tracked in Craven County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28564 | New Bern | 98 | A | 3 (1 health) | — |
| 2 | 28561 | New Bern | 94 | A | 3 (1 health) | — |
| 3 | 28523 | Cove City | 93 | A | 0 | $168K |
| 4 | 28563 | New Bern | 89 | A | 3 (1 health) | — |
| 5 | 28586 | Vanceboro | 85 | A | 0 | $101K |
| 6 | 28519 | Bridgeton | 84 | B | 2 (1 health) | $136K |
| 7 | 28526 | Dover | 80 | B | 2 | $119K |
| 8 | 28560 | New Bern | 74 | B | 3 (1 health) | $192K |
| 9 | 28562 | New Bern | 74 | B | 3 (1 health) | $246K |
| 10 | 28527 | Ernul | 73 | B | 0 | $175K |
| 11 | 28532 | Havelock | 72 | B | 1 | $193K |
| 12 | 28582 | Stella | 65 | C | 0 | $311K |
| 13 | 28529 | Grantsboro | 60 | C | 0 | $138K |
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Craven County, North Carolina
Overview
Craven County in North Carolina covers 13 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100).
8 of 13 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 6 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)
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