Halifax County, North Carolina
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Halifax: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Throughout Halifax County, the 7 monitored ZIP codes show low violation rates and healthy safety scores - a pattern that puts the county well above the state baseline for drinking water quality.
How Halifax County Compares
How Halifax County Compares
Halifax County scores 8 points above the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Halifax 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: 17.3 (asthma 12.4%, diabetes 19.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,230, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.424% avg pipe failure probability, 29% of ZIPs at high risk
72.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Halifax County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 4 total (4 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $4,230
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
20,327 housing units in Halifax 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 Halifax County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
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 Halifax County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Halifax County
8 community water systems serving Halifax County.
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Systems with the most violations in Halifax County
2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Halifax County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Halifax County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
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| 1 | 27870 | Roanoke Rapids | 88 | A | 1 | $117K |
| 2 | 27874 | Scotland Neck | 87 | A | 0 | $80K |
| 3 | 27890 | Weldon | 87 | A | 0 | $92K |
| 4 | 27839 | Halifax | 85 | A | 4 (2 health) | $94K |
| 5 | 27823 | Enfield | 83 | B | 2 (1 health) | $87K |
| 6 | 27881 | Speed | 73 | B | 0 | $24K |
| 7 | 27887 | Tillery | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Halifax County
Eight risk categories drive the selection - PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback - and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 72.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Halifax County, North Carolina
Overview
Halifax County in North Carolina covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).
3 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 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.