Pitt County, North Carolina
16 ZIP codes · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B
ZipCheckup grade for Pitt County: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
A high composite grade for Pitt County is a summary of data, not a water test, so check the report for your own ZIP code among the 16 listed.
How Pitt County Compares
How Pitt County Compares
Pitt County scores 2 points below the North Carolina state average (78/100) and 3 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: 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%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $4,206, largest modeled factor: Sea Level
30% 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: $4,206
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
Modeled remediation costs in Pitt 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 Pitt County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Pitt County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Pitt County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Show all 8 water systems
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17 water systems mapped to Pitt County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in Pitt County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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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 | 27879 | Simpson | 82 | B | 2 (1 health) | $113K |
| 2 | 27828 | Farmville | 80 | B | 9 (2 health) | $156K |
| 3 | 27884 | Stokes | 77 | B | 10 (2 health) | — |
| 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 | 27829 | Fountain | 73 | B | 20 (11 health) | $87K |
| 9 | 27834 | Greenville | 68 | C | 28 (12 health) | $162K |
| 10 | 27634 | Raleigh | — | — | — | |
| 11 | 27811 | Bellarthur | — | — | — | |
| 12 | 27812 | Bethel | — | — | 23 (11 health) | $119K |
| 13 | 27827 | Falkland | — | — | $46K | |
| 14 | 27833 | Greenville | — | — | — | |
| 15 | 27835 | Greenville | — | — | — | |
| 16 | 27836 | Greenville | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pitt County
Read the note next to each link: it gives the reason, such as a radon zone designation or housing age, that led to the recommendation.
- 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 (76/100) across 9 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.