Greene County, North Carolina
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
Spanning 6 ZIP codes, Greene County posts strong drinking water compliance — most systems have never triggered a health-based notice.
How Greene County Compares
How Greene County Compares
Greene County scores 10 points above the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 15 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Greene 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: 15.7 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 15.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,308, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.318% avg pipe failure probability
56% 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: $4,308
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
12,658 housing units in Greene 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 Greene County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Greene 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 Greene County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Greene County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greene Company Regional Water Syst | 11,026 | 10 |
| 2 | Maury Water Association | 468 | 6 |
| 3 | South Greene Wtr Corporation | 2,634 | 4 |
| 4 | Saratoga Town of | 426 | 2 |
| 5 | Bell Arthur Water Corporation | 11,483 | 2 |
21 total water systems serve Greene County.
All ZIP Codes in Greene County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Greene County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28538 | Hookerton | 88 | A | 2 | $86K |
| 2 | 28554 | Maury | 87 | A | 6 (1 health) | — |
| 3 | 27888 | Walstonburg | 86 | A | 2 (1 health) | $119K |
| 4 | 27883 | Stantonsburg | 82 | B | 0 | $110K |
| 5 | 28513 | Ayden | 77 | B | 0 | $151K |
| 6 | 28580 | Snow Hill | 77 | B | 0 | $116K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Greene County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 56% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Greene County, North Carolina
Overview
Greene County in North Carolina covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100).
3 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations have been documented.
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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)
Updated daily.