Lenoir County, North Carolina
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Lenoir County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Lenoir County - 5 ZIP codes, above-average safety grade.
How Lenoir County Compares
How Lenoir County Compares
Lenoir County scores 4 points above the North Carolina state average (78/100) and 9 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:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Lenoir 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: 16.8 (asthma 12.2%, diabetes 17.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,624, driven primarily by sea_level
57.8% 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
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: $4,624
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
22,712 housing units in Lenoir 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 Lenoir 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 Lenoir County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Lenoir County
7 community water systems serving Lenoir County.
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Systems with the most violations in Lenoir County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Lenoir County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Lenoir County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28501 | Kinston | 82 | B | 5 | $79K |
| 2 | 28504 | Kinston | 82 | B | 5 | $125K |
| 3 | 28578 | Seven Springs | 82 | B | 3 (1 health) | $87K |
| 4 | 28525 | Deep Run | 81 | B | 7 | $80K |
| 5 | 28502 | Kinston | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lenoir County
Strictly editorial - no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57.8% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Lenoir County, North Carolina
Overview
Lenoir County in North Carolina covers 5 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100) across 4 scored records.
4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.