Perquimans County, North Carolina
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
Within Perquimans County's 3 tracked ZIP codes, safety indicators remain above the national average with few health-based violations on record.
How Perquimans County Compares
How Perquimans County Compares
Perquimans County scores 1 points above the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 6 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.5 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 15.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,230, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.36% avg pipe failure probability
50% 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: $4,230
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,153 housing units in Perquimans 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 Perquimans County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Perquimans 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 Perquimans County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Perquimans County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PERQUIMANS COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | 12,320 | 17 |
| 2 | Hertford Water System | 2,145 | 17 |
| 3 | Minzie`s Creek Sanitary District | 191 | 17 |
All ZIP Codes in Perquimans County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Perquimans County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27944 | Hertford | 82 | B | 17 (3 health) | $217K |
| 2 | 27985 | Winfall | 73 | B | 0 | $88K |
| 3 | 27930 | Durants Neck | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Perquimans 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 — 50% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Overview
Perquimans County in North Carolina covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (74/100).
1 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 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.