COUNTY REPORT NC

Onslow County, North Carolina

13 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 13 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 13 tracked ZIP records scored
13
ZIP Codes
$203K
Median Home Value
$1,830
Avg Remediation (90% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Onslow County, North Carolina

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 11 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 8.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,325, driven primarily by sea_level

32.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Onslow County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
2 (2 health)
2024
16 (16 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 16 violations. Past 5 years: 18 total (18 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 8.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33.4% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1993
Median Build Year
32.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
29/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
8%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $4,325

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $1,480/yr
Energy Code Gap $221/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

78,347 housing units in Onslow County

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 7%
1960–1979 20%
1980–1999 30%
2000+ 42%

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 Onslow County

$203K
Median Home Value
$1,830
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Onslow 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 Onslow County residents

Asthma 10.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 8.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Onslow County

8 community water systems serving Onslow County.

Show all 8 water systems

11 total water systems serve Onslow County.

Systems with the most violations in Onslow County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Onslow County

13 ZIP codes tracked in Onslow County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 28460 Sneads Ferry 5 (1 health) $310K
2 28503 Kinston
3 28539 Hubert 5 (1 health) $207K
4 28540 Jacksonville 56 (4 health) $202K
5 28542 Camp Lejeune 0
6 28543 Tarawa Terrace 0
7 28544 Midway Park 5 (1 health) $137K
8 28545 Mccutcheon Field
9 28546 Jacksonville 56 (4 health) $212K
10 28547 Camp Lejeune 5 (1 health)
11 28555 Maysville 7 (1 health) $147K
12 28574 Richlands 37 (1 health) $205K
13 28665 Purlear 2 (1 health) $166K

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Overview

Onslow County in North Carolina covers 13 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

9 of 11 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

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Onslow County?
Onslow County is served by 11 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 13 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Onslow County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Onslow County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $4,325 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Onslow County?
The median home build year in Onslow County is 1993. 32.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Onslow County, North Carolina Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/north-carolina/onslow/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Onslow County, North Carolina Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/north-carolina/onslow/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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