Forsyth County, North Carolina
35 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B
ZipCheckup grade for Forsyth County: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
An upper-band grade for Forsyth County is an average, and averages can hide variation, so the 35 ZIP-level reports are worth checking one by one.
How Forsyth County Compares
How Forsyth County Compares
Forsyth County scores 2 points above the North Carolina state average (78/100) and 7 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: Forsyth 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: 13.4 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 12.4%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $504, largest modeled factor: Flood
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $504
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 Forsyth County
Modeled remediation costs in Forsyth 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 Forsyth County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Forsyth County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Forsyth County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Show all 8 water systems
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Systems with the most violations in Forsyth County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Forsyth County
35 ZIP codes tracked in Forsyth County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27009 | Belews Creek | 83 | B | 1 | $244K |
| 2 | 27023 | Lewisville | 83 | B | 1 | $315K |
| 3 | 27051 | Walkertown | 83 | B | 1 | $194K |
| 4 | 27101 | Winston Salem | 83 | B | 1 | $202K |
| 5 | 27103 | Winston Salem | 83 | B | 1 | $221K |
| 6 | 27104 | Winston Salem | 83 | B | 1 | $329K |
| 7 | 27105 | Winston Salem | 83 | B | 1 | $151K |
| 8 | 27109 | Winston Salem | 83 | B | 1 | — |
| 9 | 27012 | Clemmons | 82 | B | 3 | $315K |
| 10 | 27127 | Winston Salem | 82 | B | 3 | $190K |
| 11 | 27040 | Pfafftown | 81 | B | 6 | $259K |
| 12 | 27050 | Tobaccoville | 81 | B | 6 | $186K |
| 13 | 27106 | Winston Salem | 81 | B | 6 | $286K |
| 14 | 27045 | Rural Hall | 70 | B | 20 (2 health) | $182K |
| 15 | 27284 | Kernersville | 56 | C | 21 (1 health) | $260K |
| 16 | 27010 | Bethania | — | — | — | |
| 17 | 27094 | Rural Hall | — | — | — | |
| 18 | 27098 | Rural Hall | — | — | — | |
| 19 | 27099 | Rural Hall | — | — | — | |
| 20 | 27108 | Winston Salem | — | — | — | |
| 21 | 27110 | Winston Salem | — | — | — | |
| 22 | 27111 | Winston Salem | — | — | — | |
| 23 | 27113 | Winston Salem | — | — | — | |
| 24 | 27114 | Winston Salem | — | — | — | |
| 25 | 27115 | Winston Salem | — | — | — | |
| 26 | 27116 | Winston Salem | — | — | — | |
| 27 | 27117 | Winston Salem | — | — | — | |
| 28 | 27120 | Winston Salem | — | — | — | |
| 29 | 27130 | Winston Salem | — | — | — | |
| 30 | 27150 | Winston Salem | — | — | — | |
| 31 | 27155 | Winston Salem | — | — | — | |
| 32 | 27157 | Winston Salem | — | — | — | |
| 33 | 27198 | Winston Salem | — | — | — | |
| 34 | 27199 | Winston Salem | — | — | — | |
| 35 | 27285 | Kernersville | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Forsyth County
Nothing on this list means a problem exists in your own home: the matches are drawn from county- and ZIP-level records, so a guide shows up because of an area signal, and only testing at your tap describes a specific household.
- 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 Forsyth County, North Carolina
Overview
Forsyth County in North Carolina covers 35 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100) across 15 scored records.
15 of 15 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 3 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.