Pitt County, North Carolina
16 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Pitt County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Covering 16 ZIP codes, Pitt County earns a high grade for tap water - most systems report zero health-based violations, and the overall compliance rate comfortably exceeds federal benchmarks.
How Pitt County Compares
How Pitt County Compares
Pitt County scores 0 points above the North Carolina state average (78/100) and 5 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 Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Pitt 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: 12.9 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 12%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,527, driven primarily by sea_level
51.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Pitt County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 37 violations. Past 5 years: 52 total (52 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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 DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,527
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
77,884 housing units in Pitt 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 Pitt County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pitt 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 Pitt County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Pitt County
8 community water systems serving Pitt County.
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Show all 8 water systems
- B
- B
17 total water systems serve Pitt County.
Systems with the most violations in Pitt County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- B
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All ZIP Codes in Pitt County
16 ZIP codes tracked in Pitt County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27829 | Fountain | 90 | A | 20 (11 health) | $87K |
| 2 | 27879 | Simpson | 82 | B | 2 (1 health) | $113K |
| 3 | 27828 | Farmville | 80 | B | 9 (2 health) | $156K |
| 4 | 28530 | Grifton | 77 | B | 12 (3 health) | $123K |
| 5 | 28590 | Winterville | 77 | B | 15 (3 health) | $243K |
| 6 | 27837 | Grimesland | 76 | B | 12 (3 health) | $131K |
| 7 | 27858 | Greenville | 76 | B | 12 (3 health) | $233K |
| 8 | 27834 | Greenville | 68 | C | 28 (12 health) | $162K |
| 9 | 27634 | Raleigh | — | — | — | |
| 10 | 27811 | Bellarthur | — | — | — | |
| 11 | 27812 | Bethel | — | — | 23 (11 health) | $119K |
| 12 | 27827 | Falkland | — | — | $46K | |
| 13 | 27833 | Greenville | — | — | — | |
| 14 | 27835 | Greenville | — | — | — | |
| 15 | 27836 | Greenville | — | — | — | |
| 16 | 27884 | Stokes | — | — | 10 (2 health) | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pitt County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 51.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Pitt County, North Carolina
Overview
Pitt County in North Carolina covers 16 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100) across 8 scored records.
10 of 10 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 17 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.