COUNTY REPORT NC

Granville County, North Carolina

6 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Granville County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Granville County - 6 ZIP codes, above-average safety grade.

How Granville County Compares

Granville County83/100
North Carolina avg78/100
National avg73/100

How Granville County Compares

B
County Grade
83/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems

Granville County scores 5 points above the North Carolina state average (78/100) and 10 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:

B
County Grade
83
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 27509 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 27522 (82/100)
$207K
Median Home Value
$1,350
Avg Remediation (65% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Granville County, North Carolina

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

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 13.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $705, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

51.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1971
Median Build Year
51.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
32/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
17%
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: $705

Energy Code Gap $396/yr
Flood $300/yr
Water Infrastructure $100/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

19,679 housing units in Granville County

Pre-1940 8%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 35%
2000+ 23%

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 Granville County

$207K
Median Home Value
$1,350
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Granville 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 Granville County residents

Asthma 11.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Granville County

3 community water systems serving Granville County.

Systems with the most violations in Granville County

2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Granville County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Granville County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 27509 Butner 83 B 0 $207K
2 27565 Oxford 83 B 2 $193K
3 27522 Creedmoor 82 B 3 $254K
4 27564 Creedmoor
5 27581 Stem $214K
6 27582 Stovall $156K

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Overview

Granville County in North Carolina covers 6 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100) across 3 scored records.

2 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Granville County?
Granville County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 6 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Granville County?
Granville County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Granville County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Granville County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $705 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Granville County?
The median home build year in Granville County is 1971. 51.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Granville County compare to North Carolina?
Granville County has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the North Carolina state average of 78/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Granville County, NC: HSS 83/100; 5 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/north-carolina/granville/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Granville County, NC: HSS 83/100; 5 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/north-carolina/granville/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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