COUNTY REPORT NC

Cumberland County, North Carolina

21 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B

ZipCheckup grade for Cumberland County: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

A high composite grade for Cumberland County is a summary of data, not a water test, so check the report for your own ZIP code among the 21 listed.

How Cumberland County Compares

Cumberland County83/100
North Carolina avg78/100
National avg73/100

How Cumberland County Compares

B
County Grade
83/100
Avg Safety Score
21
ZIP Codes
20
Water Systems

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

B
County Grade
83
Avg Safety Score
21
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 28318 (98/100)
Lowest ZIP: 28306 (74/100)
$184K
Median Home Value
$700
Avg Remediation (0.38% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.2 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 12.2%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,660, largest modeled factor: Flood

40% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.1% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1993
Median Build Year
40%
Pre-1980 Housing
35/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
10%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,660

Flood $1,238/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $339/yr

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

Pre-1940 2%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 30%
1980–1999 34%
2000+ 26%

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

$184K
Median Home Value
$700
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Cumberland County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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

Asthma 11.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems mapped to Cumberland County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Cumberland County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

20 water systems mapped to Cumberland County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Cumberland County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

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

Read the note next to each link: it gives the reason, such as a radon zone designation or housing age, that led to the recommendation.

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

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County receives an average Home Safety grade of B from its scored ZIP records (21 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.
How many water systems serve Cumberland County?
We map 20 public water systems to 21 ZIP codes in our data for Cumberland County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Cumberland County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Cumberland County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $1,660 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Cumberland County?
The median home build year in Cumberland County is 1993. 40% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Cumberland County compare to North Carolina?
Cumberland County has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100 under model 4.0.0, which is at or above the North Carolina state average of 78/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Cumberland County, NC: HSS 83/100; 6 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/north-carolina/cumberland/
BibTeX
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Page version: October 2026.

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