Currituck County, North Carolina
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Currituck County: 12 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.
How Currituck County Compares
How Currituck County Compares
Currituck County scores 5 points below the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 0 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Currituck 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: 12.6 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 10.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,743, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.29% avg pipe failure probability
36% 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: $4,743
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
16,006 housing units in Currituck 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 Currituck County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Currituck 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 Currituck 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 Currituck County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CURRITUCK COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | 24,130 | 24 |
| 2 | Backwoods-saddlebrook Commission Ws | 122 | 21 |
| 3 | CAROLINA VILLAGE MHP | 305 | 21 |
| 4 | SOUTHERN OUTER BANKS WTR SYST | 8,209 | 1 |
| 5 | Ocean Sands Development | 2,600 | 1 |
7 total water systems serve Currituck County.
All ZIP Codes in Currituck County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Currituck County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27956 | Maple | 89 | A | 3 (1 health) | $347K |
| 2 | 27917 | Barco | 82 | B | 0 | — |
| 3 | 27916 | Aydlett | 73 | B | 0 | $367K |
| 4 | 27958 | Moyock | 71 | B | 21 | $381K |
| 5 | 27927 | Corolla | 67 | C | 1 | $610K |
| 6 | 27947 | Jarvisburg | 65 | C | 0 | $305K |
| 7 | 27950 | Knotts Island | 65 | C | 0 | $237K |
| 8 | 27965 | Poplar Branch | 65 | C | 0 | $280K |
| 9 | 27923 | Coinjock | 60 | C | 0 | $311K |
| 10 | 27929 | Currituck | 60 | C | 0 | $367K |
| 11 | 27939 | Grandy | 60 | C | 0 | $304K |
| 12 | 27976 | South Mills | 60 | C | 0 | $304K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Currituck County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Water Testing Kits — Baseline water quality check for your ZIP
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant peace of mind
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Currituck County, North Carolina
Overview
Currituck County in North Carolina covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).
3 of 12 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.