Durham County, North Carolina
17 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Durham County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Recent water monitoring in Durham County shows 17 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.
How Durham County Compares
How Durham County Compares
Durham County scores 1 points below the North Carolina state average (78/100) and 4 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: Durham 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: 11.5 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 10.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,162, driven primarily by flood
Violation History (2023–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Durham County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 3 total (3 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: $1,162
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Durham County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Durham 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 Durham County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Durham County
8 community water systems serving Durham County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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18 total water systems serve Durham County.
Systems with the most violations in Durham County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Durham County
17 ZIP codes tracked in Durham County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27701 | Durham | 83 | B | 2 | $458K |
| 2 | 27704 | Durham | 82 | B | 3 | $270K |
| 3 | 27707 | Durham | 81 | B | 8 | $372K |
| 4 | 27712 | Durham | 81 | B | 7 | $324K |
| 5 | 27705 | Durham | 73 | B | 23 (1 health) | $399K |
| 6 | 27713 | Durham | 72 | B | 24 (2 health) | $381K |
| 7 | 27703 | Durham | 67 | C | 102 (1 health) | $341K |
| 8 | 27503 | Bahama | — | — | 2 | $369K |
| 9 | 27702 | Durham | — | — | — | |
| 10 | 27706 | Durham | — | — | — | |
| 11 | 27708 | Durham | — | — | 2 | — |
| 12 | 27709 | Durham | — | — | — | |
| 13 | 27710 | Durham | — | — | — | |
| 14 | 27711 | Durham | — | — | — | |
| 15 | 27715 | Durham | — | — | — | |
| 16 | 27717 | Durham | — | — | — | |
| 17 | 27722 | Durham | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Durham County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- 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 Durham County, North Carolina
Overview
Durham County in North Carolina covers 17 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100) across 7 scored records.
9 of 9 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 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.