Lenoir County, North Carolina
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
Lenoir County — 4 ZIP codes, above-average safety grade.
How Lenoir County Compares
How Lenoir County Compares
Lenoir County scores 5 points above the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 10 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.8 (asthma 12.2%, diabetes 17.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,055, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.372% avg pipe failure probability, 25% of ZIPs at high risk
62.3% 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: $5,055
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
20,720 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 with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Lenoir County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Kinston, | 27,475 | 30 |
| 2 | North Lenoir Water Corporation | 15,494 | 30 |
| 3 | Green Acres Mhp | 229 | 30 |
| 4 | Jackson Heights Mhp | 107 | 30 |
| 5 | Neuse Regional Wtr & Swr Authority | — | 30 |
9 total water systems serve Lenoir County.
All ZIP Codes in Lenoir County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Lenoir County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28525 | Deep Run | 95 | A | 0 | $80K |
| 2 | 28502 | Kinston | 82 | B | 10 | — |
| 3 | 28501 | Kinston | 67 | C | 10 | $79K |
| 4 | 28504 | Kinston | 67 | C | 10 | $125K |
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 — 62.3% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Lenoir County in North Carolina covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100).
3 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.