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Duplin County, North Carolina

11 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 11 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 11 tracked ZIP records scored
11
ZIP Codes
$109K
Median Home Value
$2,232
Avg Remediation (205% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Duplin County, North Carolina

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.2 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 15.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,510, driven primarily by sea_level

52% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Duplin County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2023
3 (3 health)
2024
11 (11 health)
2025
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 11 violations. Past 5 years: 18 total (18 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1984
Median Build Year
52%
Pre-1978 Housing
37/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
18%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $2,510

Sea Level Rise $1,109/yr
Flood $1,022/yr
Energy Code Gap $319/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

21,839 housing units in Duplin County

Pre-1940 6%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 33%
2000+ 24%

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 Duplin County

$109K
Median Home Value
$2,232
Est. Remediation Cost
2.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value moderate burden

Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.

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 Duplin County residents

Asthma 11.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Duplin County

8 community water systems serving Duplin County.

Show all 8 water systems

17 total water systems serve Duplin County.

Systems with the most violations in Duplin County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Duplin County

11 ZIP codes tracked in Duplin County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 28325 Calypso 0 $100K
2 28341 Faison 35 (2 health) $120K
3 28349 Kenansville 5 $107K
4 28398 Warsaw 6 (2 health) $86K
5 28453 Magnolia 8 (2 health) $109K
6 28464 Teachey 23 (2 health) $175K
7 28466 Wallace 30 (7 health) $180K
8 28508 Albertson 0 $48K
9 28518 Beulaville 8 (1 health) $163K
10 28521 Chinquapin 5 (1 health) $106K
11 28572 Pink Hill 8 $121K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Duplin 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.

Overview

Duplin County in North Carolina covers 11 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

9 of 11 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 12 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

How many water systems serve Duplin County?
Duplin County is served by 17 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 11 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Duplin County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Duplin County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,510 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Duplin County?
The median home build year in Duplin County is 1984. 52% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Duplin County, North Carolina Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/north-carolina/duplin/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Duplin County, North Carolina Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/north-carolina/duplin/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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