Cumberland County, North Carolina
21 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Cumberland County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Water utilities serving Cumberland County's 21 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 5 points above the North Carolina state average (78/100) and 10 points above the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
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: 13.2 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 12.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,781, driven primarily by flood
49.2% 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 17 violations. Past 5 years: 25 total (25 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
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,781
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
139,822 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 serving Cumberland County
8 community water systems serving Cumberland County.
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20 total water systems serve Cumberland County.
Systems with the most violations in Cumberland County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Cumberland County
21 ZIP codes tracked in Cumberland County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28318 | Autryville | 98 | A | 5 | $118K |
| 2 | 28344 | Godwin | 95 | A | 13 (1 health) | $124K |
| 3 | 28301 | Fayetteville | 83 | B | 0 | $110K |
| 4 | 28303 | Fayetteville | 83 | B | 0 | $175K |
| 5 | 28305 | Fayetteville | 83 | B | 0 | $243K |
| 6 | 28308 | Pope Army Airfield | 82 | B | 4 | — |
| 7 | 28310 | Fort Bragg | 82 | B | 4 | — |
| 8 | 28311 | Fayetteville | 82 | B | 3 (2 health) | $196K |
| 9 | 28314 | Fayetteville | 82 | B | 4 (1 health) | $172K |
| 10 | 28356 | Linden | 82 | B | 2 (1 health) | $215K |
| 11 | 28304 | Fayetteville | 81 | B | 6 (2 health) | $154K |
| 12 | 28307 | Fort Bragg | 80 | B | 11 | — |
| 13 | 28312 | Fayetteville | 79 | B | 10 (1 health) | $207K |
| 14 | 28348 | Hope Mills | 78 | B | 12 (1 health) | $204K |
| 15 | 28306 | Fayetteville | 74 | B | 19 (3 health) | $219K |
| 16 | 28302 | Fayetteville | — | — | — | |
| 17 | 28309 | Fayetteville | — | — | — | |
| 18 | 28331 | Cumberland | — | — | — | |
| 19 | 28342 | Falcon | — | — | $183K | |
| 20 | 28391 | Stedman | — | — | 6 | $184K |
| 21 | 28395 | Wade | — | — | 13 (1 health) | $226K |
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 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 21 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100) across 15 scored records.
14 of 17 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 6 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.