Edgecombe County, North Carolina
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B
ZipCheckup grade for Edgecombe County: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Edgecombe County: A or B, 9 ZIP codes tracked.
How Edgecombe County Compares
How Edgecombe County Compares
Edgecombe County scores 4 points below the North Carolina state average (78/100) and 1 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
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Edgecombe 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: 16.5 (asthma 12.4%, diabetes 17.9%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $3,672, largest modeled factor: Sea Level
53% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,672
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
23,272 housing units in Edgecombe 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 Edgecombe County
Modeled remediation costs in Edgecombe 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 Edgecombe County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Edgecombe County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Edgecombe County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Show all 8 water systems
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10 water systems mapped to Edgecombe County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in Edgecombe County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Edgecombe County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Edgecombe County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27809 | Battleboro | 78 | B | 8 (8 health) | $157K |
| 2 | 27801 | Rocky Mount | 76 | B | 13 (9 health) | $109K |
| 3 | 27852 | Macclesfield | 72 | B | 22 (11 health) | $137K |
| 4 | 27886 | Tarboro | 70 | B | 23 (11 health) | $122K |
| 5 | 27802 | Rocky Mount | — | — | — | |
| 6 | 27815 | Rocky Mount | — | — | 8 (8 health) | — |
| 7 | 27819 | Conetoe | — | — | 8 (8 health) | $79K |
| 8 | 27864 | Pinetops | — | — | 17 (10 health) | $119K |
| 9 | 27881 | Speed | — | — | $24K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Edgecombe 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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 53% of homes built before 1980
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Edgecombe County, North Carolina
Overview
Edgecombe County in North Carolina covers 9 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (74/100) across 4 scored records.
7 of 7 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 14 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.