Martin County, North Carolina
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Martin County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Recent water monitoring in Martin County shows 7 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.
How Martin County Compares
How Martin County Compares
Martin County scores 2 points above the North Carolina state average (78/100) and 7 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: Martin 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: 16.6 (asthma 12%, diabetes 17.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,131, driven primarily by sea_level
64.7% 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: $4,131
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
11,111 housing units in Martin 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 Martin County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Martin 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 Martin County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Martin County
7 community water systems serving Martin County.
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Show all 7 water systems
Systems with the most violations in Martin County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Martin County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Martin County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27892 | Williamston | 80 | B | 8 (2 health) | $114K |
| 2 | 27825 | Everetts | — | — | $78K | |
| 3 | 27840 | Hamilton | — | — | 5 (1 health) | $62K |
| 4 | 27846 | Jamesville | — | — | 6 (1 health) | $103K |
| 5 | 27857 | Oak City | — | — | 5 (1 health) | $85K |
| 6 | 27861 | Parmele | — | — | $73K | |
| 7 | 27871 | Robersonville | — | — | 24 (4 health) | $114K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Martin County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location - driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 64.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Martin County, North Carolina
Overview
Martin County in North Carolina covers 7 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100) across 1 scored records.
5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 5 health-based violations 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.