Gates County, North Carolina
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Gates County's 7 tracked ZIP codes, safety indicators remain above the national average with few health-based violations on record.
How Gates County Compares
How Gates County Compares
Gates County scores 1 points above the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 6 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Gates 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: 15.2 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 15.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,757, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.327% avg pipe failure probability, 14% of ZIPs at high risk
42.6% 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: $3,757
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,715 housing units in Gates 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 Gates County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Gates 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 Gates County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Gates County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GATES COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | 11,621 | 8 |
| 2 | PERQUIMANS COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | 12,320 | 0 |
| 3 | Chowan Company Water System | 11,722 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Gates County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Gates County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27938 | Gatesville | 83 | B | 8 | $119K |
| 2 | 27919 | Belvidere | 73 | B | 0 | $165K |
| 3 | 27926 | Corapeake | 73 | B | 0 | $238K |
| 4 | 27937 | Gates | 73 | B | 0 | $146K |
| 5 | 27946 | Hobbsville | 73 | B | 0 | $199K |
| 6 | 27969 | Roduco | 73 | B | 0 | $308K |
| 7 | 27979 | Sunbury | 73 | B | 0 | $181K |
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Gates County, North Carolina
Overview
Gates County in North Carolina covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (74/100).
1 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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)
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