Northampton County, North Carolina
15 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Northampton County earns a high water safety grade — 15 ZIP codes tracked, virtually all compliant.
How Northampton County Compares
How Northampton County Compares
Northampton County scores 8 points above the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Northampton 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: 17.6 (asthma 12%, diabetes 20.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,687, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.366% avg pipe failure probability, 36% of ZIPs at high risk
60.1% 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: $3,687
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
12,621 housing units in Northampton 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 Northampton County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Northampton 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 Northampton 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 Northampton County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northampton--lake Gaston | 3,984 | 51 |
| 2 | Northampton--gaston | 1,123 | 51 |
| 3 | Northampton--milwaukee | 5,715 | 45 |
| 4 | Northampton--progressive | 2,228 | 43 |
| 5 | Jackson, Town of | 480 | 43 |
17 total water systems serve Northampton County.
All ZIP Codes in Northampton County
15 ZIP codes tracked in Northampton County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27842 | Henrico | 95 | A | 1 | $482K |
| 2 | 27832 | Gaston | 93 | A | 8 (2 health) | $88K |
| 3 | 27876 | Seaboard | 88 | A | 1 | $78K |
| 4 | 27820 | Conway | 87 | A | 1 | $135K |
| 5 | 27869 | Rich Square | 87 | A | 0 | $90K |
| 6 | 27897 | Woodland | 87 | A | 1 | $74K |
| 7 | 27831 | Garysburg | 86 | A | 9 (1 health) | $76K |
| 8 | 27877 | Severn | 86 | A | 3 | — |
| 9 | 27845 | Jackson | 82 | B | 33 (5 health) | $87K |
| 10 | 27551 | Macon | 73 | B | 0 | $173K |
| 11 | 27862 | Pendleton | 73 | B | 0 | $221K |
| 12 | 27872 | Roxobel | 73 | B | 0 | $99K |
| 13 | 27853 | Margarettsville | 66 | C | 0 | $74K |
| 14 | 27866 | Pleasant Hill | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 15 | 27867 | Potecasi | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Northampton County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 60.1% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Northampton County, North Carolina
Overview
Northampton County in North Carolina covers 15 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).
8 of 15 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 8 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.