Lincoln County, North Carolina
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Lincoln: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Water utilities serving Lincoln County's 6 ZIP codes have built a consistent compliance record - the county's above-average grade reflects years of data showing low violation rates and no systemic health concerns.
How Lincoln County Compares
How Lincoln County Compares
Lincoln County scores 3 points above the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 8 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Lincoln 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: 13.3 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 11.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $665, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.363% avg pipe failure probability, 17% of ZIPs at high risk
47.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Lincoln County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 7 total (7 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: $665
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
38,848 housing units in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Lincoln County
8 community water systems serving Lincoln County.
- B
- B
- B
- B
- B
- B
Show all 8 water systems
- B
- B
21 total water systems serve Lincoln County.
Systems with the most violations in Lincoln County
4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- B
- B
- B
- B
All ZIP Codes in Lincoln County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Lincoln County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28650 | Maiden | 83 | B | 0 | $210K |
| 2 | 28092 | Lincolnton | 79 | B | 5 | $221K |
| 3 | 28093 | Lincolnton | 79 | B | 5 | — |
| 4 | 28168 | Vale | 75 | B | 1 | $176K |
| 5 | 28006 | Alexis | 72 | B | 1 | $242K |
| 6 | 28037 | Denver | 69 | C | 5 (2 health) | $456K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lincoln County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around - the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- 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 Lincoln County, North Carolina
Overview
Lincoln County in North Carolina covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (76/100).
5 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations have been documented.
← Back to North Carolina water quality report
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.