Cumberland County, North Carolina
23 ZIP codes · Avg score 84/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
Water utilities serving Cumberland County's 23 ZIP codes have built a consistent compliance record — the county's above-average grade reflects years of data showing low violation rates and no systemic health concerns.
How Cumberland County Compares
How Cumberland County Compares
Cumberland County scores 11 points above the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 16 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Cumberland 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: 13.6 (asthma 11.6%, diabetes 12.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,623, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.344% avg pipe failure probability, 14% of ZIPs at high risk
50.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Cumberland County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 20 violations. Past 5 years: 30 total (30 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $1,623
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
141,041 housing units in Cumberland 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 Cumberland County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 Cumberland County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville Public Works Commission | 215,590 | 130 |
| 2 | Old North Utilities Services/ft Bragg | 65,000 | 116 |
| 3 | Brookwood Commission Wtr System | 15,380 | 110 |
| 4 | Cliffdale West | 15,220 | 110 |
| 5 | Braxton Hills/simmons Heights | 680 | 110 |
23 total water systems serve Cumberland County.
All ZIP Codes in Cumberland County
23 ZIP codes tracked in Cumberland County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28307 | Fort Bragg | 98 | A | 3 | — |
| 2 | 28309 | Fayetteville | 98 | A | 11 (1 health) | — |
| 3 | 28310 | Fort Bragg | 98 | A | 3 | — |
| 4 | 28302 | Fayetteville | 94 | A | 11 (1 health) | — |
| 5 | 28318 | Autryville | 94 | A | 2 | $118K |
| 6 | 28305 | Fayetteville | 89 | A | 11 (1 health) | $243K |
| 7 | 28356 | Linden | 89 | A | 5 (1 health) | $215K |
| 8 | 28344 | Godwin | 86 | A | 6 (1 health) | $124K |
| 9 | 28391 | Stedman | 86 | A | 2 | $184K |
| 10 | 28342 | Falcon | 85 | A | 5 | $183K |
| 11 | 28301 | Fayetteville | 84 | B | 11 (1 health) | $110K |
| 12 | 28303 | Fayetteville | 84 | B | 11 (1 health) | $175K |
| 13 | 28304 | Fayetteville | 84 | B | 11 (1 health) | $154K |
| 14 | 28306 | Fayetteville | 84 | B | 11 (1 health) | $219K |
| 15 | 28311 | Fayetteville | 84 | B | 11 (1 health) | $196K |
| 16 | 28312 | Fayetteville | 84 | B | 11 (1 health) | $207K |
| 17 | 28314 | Fayetteville | 84 | B | 11 (1 health) | $172K |
| 18 | 28395 | Wade | 77 | B | 2 | $226K |
| 19 | 28357 | Lumber Bridge | 73 | B | 0 | $104K |
| 20 | 28348 | Hope Mills | 72 | B | 5 | $204K |
| 21 | 28308 | Pope Army Airfield | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 22 | 28331 | Cumberland | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 23 | 28378 | Rex | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Cumberland County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 50.8% 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 Cumberland County, North Carolina
Overview
Cumberland County in North Carolina covers 23 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (84/100).
19 of 23 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 12 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.