Henderson County, North Carolina
13 ZIP codes · Avg score 57/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
In recent monitoring cycles, Henderson County's 13 ZIP codes show a split record — several have documented water safety violations.
How Henderson County Compares
How Henderson County Compares
Henderson County scores 16 points below the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 11 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Henderson 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: 13.5 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 12.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,288, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.32% avg pipe failure probability
45.3% 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: $1,288
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
56,486 housing units in Henderson 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 Henderson County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Henderson 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 Henderson 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 Henderson County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Hendersonville, | 79,278 | 106 |
| 2 | Fox Ridge S/d | 457 | 88 |
| 3 | Woodhaven S/d | 198 | 88 |
| 4 | High Vista Estates | 775 | 88 |
| 5 | White Oak Village | 185 | 88 |
17 total water systems serve Henderson County.
All ZIP Codes in Henderson County
13 ZIP codes tracked in Henderson County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28729 | Etowah | 68 | C | 2 | $306K |
| 2 | 28793 | Hendersonville | 66 | C | 22 (4 health) | — |
| 3 | 28784 | Tuxedo | 65 | C | 2 | — |
| 4 | 28759 | Mills River | 62 | C | 1 | $365K |
| 5 | 28791 | Hendersonville | 61 | C | 22 (4 health) | $352K |
| 6 | 28739 | Hendersonville | 56 | C | 22 (4 health) | $359K |
| 7 | 28792 | Hendersonville | 56 | C | 22 (4 health) | $249K |
| 8 | 28727 | Edneyville | 55 | C | 1 | — |
| 9 | 28731 | Flat Rock | 55 | C | 9 (2 health) | $362K |
| 10 | 28732 | Fletcher | 54 | D | 6 | $342K |
| 11 | 28726 | East Flat Rock | 53 | D | 0 | $179K |
| 12 | 28790 | Zirconia | 45 | D | 0 | $412K |
| 13 | 28724 | Dana | 40 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Henderson 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 Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- 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 Henderson County, North Carolina
Overview
Henderson County in North Carolina covers 13 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (57/100).
10 of 13 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 18 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.