Pamlico County, North Carolina
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Pamlico County's water quality grade reflects a middle-ground assessment — its 8 ZIP codes range from fully compliant to violation-flagged.
How Pamlico County Compares
How Pamlico County Compares
Pamlico County scores 10 points below the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 5 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Pamlico 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: 15.5 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 15.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $6,023, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.386% avg pipe failure probability, 29% of ZIPs at high risk
58.6% 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: $6,023
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,206 housing units in Pamlico 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 Pamlico County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pamlico 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 Pamlico County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Pamlico County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Pamlico County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28571 | Oriental | 75 | B | 1 | $365K |
| 2 | 28509 | Alliance | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 3 | 28515 | Bayboro | 67 | C | 4 (1 health) | $137K |
| 4 | 28583 | Stonewall | 65 | C | 0 | — |
| 5 | 28537 | Hobucken | 60 | C | 0 | — |
| 6 | 28510 | Arapahoe | 55 | C | 0 | $261K |
| 7 | 28556 | Merritt | 55 | C | 0 | $340K |
| 8 | 28587 | Vandemere | 55 | C | 0 | $95K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pamlico County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 58.6% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Pamlico County, North Carolina
Overview
Pamlico County in North Carolina covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100).
2 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.