Northampton County, North Carolina
13 ZIP codes · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A
ZipCheckup grade for Northampton County: A.
Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.
High on the scale: Northampton County (13 ZIP codes).
How Northampton County Compares
How Northampton County Compares
Northampton County scores 9 points above the North Carolina state average (78/100) and 14 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: 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: 17.7 (asthma 12%, diabetes 20.3%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $3,627, largest modeled factor: Sea Level
53% 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: $3,627
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
10,868 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
Modeled remediation costs in Northampton 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 Northampton County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Northampton County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Northampton County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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16 water systems mapped to Northampton County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in Northampton County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Northampton County
13 ZIP codes tracked in Northampton County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
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| 1 | 27862 | Pendleton | 95 | A | 71 (1 health) | $221K |
| 2 | 27869 | Rich Square | 94 | A | 72 (1 health) | $90K |
| 3 | 27897 | Woodland | 94 | A | 73 (2 health) | $74K |
| 4 | 27876 | Seaboard | 87 | A | 86 (3 health) | $78K |
| 5 | 27845 | Jackson | 83 | B | 93 (4 health) | $87K |
| 6 | 27842 | Henrico | 80 | B | 10 (1 health) | $482K |
| 7 | 27832 | Gaston | 78 | B | 14 (2 health) | $88K |
| 8 | 27820 | Conway | — | — | 68 (1 health) | $135K |
| 9 | 27831 | Garysburg | — | — | 95 (4 health) | $76K |
| 10 | 27853 | Margarettsville | — | — | 68 (1 health) | $74K |
| 11 | 27866 | Pleasant Hill | — | — | 83 (3 health) | — |
| 12 | 27867 | Potecasi | — | — | — | |
| 13 | 27877 | Severn | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Northampton 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.
- Water Filters Certified for PFAS Reduction — PFAS detected in 9 ZIP codes
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 53% of homes built before 1980
- 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 13 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (87/100) across 7 scored records.
11 of 11 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 6 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.