New Hanover County, North Carolina
17 ZIP codes · Avg score 95/100 · Grade A
ZipCheckup grade for New Hanover County: A.
Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.
In New Hanover County, where this site follows 17 ZIP codes, the composite grade sits in the upper band.
How New Hanover County Compares
How New Hanover County Compares
New Hanover County scores 17 points above the North Carolina state average (78/100) and 22 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
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: New Hanover 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: 12.1 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 10.6%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $3,208, largest modeled factor: Flood
32% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,208
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
117,370 housing units in New Hanover 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 New Hanover County
Modeled remediation costs in New Hanover County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 New Hanover County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to New Hanover County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to New Hanover County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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18 water systems mapped to New Hanover County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in New Hanover County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in New Hanover County
17 ZIP codes tracked in New Hanover County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
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| 1 | 28449 | Kure Beach | 100 | A | 0 | $643K |
| 2 | 28403 | Wilmington | 99 | A | 3 | $338K |
| 3 | 28428 | Carolina Beach | 99 | A | 4 | $490K |
| 4 | 28480 | Wrightsville Beach | 99 | A | 2 (1 health) | $1050K |
| 5 | 28412 | Wilmington | 98 | A | 5 | $343K |
| 6 | 28409 | Wilmington | 97 | A | 7 (1 health) | $383K |
| 7 | 28411 | Wilmington | 95 | A | 15 (1 health) | $364K |
| 8 | 27830 | Fremont | 93 | A | 20 (2 health) | $160K |
| 9 | 28405 | Wilmington | 92 | A | 19 (1 health) | $337K |
| 10 | 28429 | Castle Hayne | 92 | A | 17 | $232K |
| 11 | 28401 | Wilmington | 80 | B | 6 | $263K |
| 12 | 27650 | Raleigh | — | — | — | |
| 13 | 28404 | Wilmington | — | — | — | |
| 14 | 28406 | Wilmington | — | — | — | |
| 15 | 28407 | Wilmington | — | — | — | |
| 16 | 28408 | Wilmington | — | — | — | |
| 17 | 28410 | Wilmington | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for New Hanover County
When no specific signal shows up in the records, the list falls back to general water testing and filtration guides rather than staying empty.
- 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 New Hanover County, North Carolina
Overview
New Hanover County in North Carolina covers 17 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (95/100) across 11 scored records.
10 of 11 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 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.