Moore County, North Carolina
15 ZIP codes · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Moore County, all 15 tracked ZIP codes show above-average drinking water safety — violations are infrequent and typically minor.
How Moore County Compares
How Moore County Compares
Moore 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: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Moore 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 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 11.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $755, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.355% avg pipe failure probability, 29% of ZIPs at high risk
47.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Moore County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 27 violations. Past 5 years: 48 total (48 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.
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: $755
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
46,226 housing units in Moore 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 Moore County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Moore 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 Moore 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 Moore County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOUTHERN PINES, TOWN OF | 24,102 | 120 |
| 2 | Moore Company Public Util-pinehurst | 30,377 | 117 |
| 3 | Aberdeen, Town of | 12,473 | 101 |
| 4 | Pinebluff, Town of | 2,054 | 92 |
| 5 | Oakwood Hills Water System | 165 | 92 |
29 total water systems serve Moore County.
All ZIP Codes in Moore County
15 ZIP codes tracked in Moore County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28373 | Pinebluff | 98 | A | 10 (1 health) | $231K |
| 2 | 27376 | West End | 95 | A | 0 | $315K |
| 3 | 28370 | Pinehurst | 92 | A | 9 | — |
| 4 | 28327 | Carthage | 86 | A | 17 (4 health) | $300K |
| 5 | 28374 | Pinehurst | 83 | B | 9 | $440K |
| 6 | 27325 | Robbins | 78 | B | 21 (7 health) | $110K |
| 7 | 28394 | Vass | 76 | B | 2 | $275K |
| 8 | 28347 | Hoffman | 73 | B | 0 | $99K |
| 9 | 28315 | Aberdeen | 70 | B | 82 (12 health) | $280K |
| 10 | 27208 | Bennett | 66 | C | 0 | $168K |
| 11 | 27242 | Eagle Springs | 66 | C | 0 | $118K |
| 12 | 27259 | Highfalls | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 13 | 28350 | Lakeview | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 14 | 28388 | Southern Pines | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 15 | 28387 | Southern Pines | 65 | C | 0 | $367K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Moore County
Below: editorial picks, no sponsored placements.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- 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 Moore County, North Carolina
Overview
Moore County in North Carolina covers 15 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (76/100).
7 of 15 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 24 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.