Richmond County, North Carolina
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
Although county size varies, Richmond County's 5 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.
How Richmond County Compares
How Richmond County Compares
Richmond County scores 1 points below the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 4 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Richmond 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: 16.3 (asthma 12.1%, diabetes 16.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,138, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.41% avg pipe failure probability, 40% of ZIPs at high risk
63.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Richmond County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 15 violations. Past 5 years: 47 total (47 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.
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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,138
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
17,560 housing units in Richmond 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 Richmond County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
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 Richmond County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Richmond County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RICHMOND COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | 22,387 | 25 |
| 2 | City of Rockingham, | 12,510 | 25 |
| 3 | Hamlet Water System | 10,635 | 20 |
| 4 | Scotland Company Water - North | 1,219 | 15 |
| 5 | Scotland Company Water-south | 1,905 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Richmond County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Richmond County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28380 | Rockingham | 79 | B | 5 (2 health) | — |
| 2 | 28379 | Rockingham | 74 | B | 5 (2 health) | $137K |
| 3 | 28345 | Hamlet | 73 | B | 15 (11 health) | $96K |
| 4 | 28330 | Cordova | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 5 | 28363 | Marston | 66 | C | 0 | $99K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Richmond County
Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 63.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Richmond County, North Carolina
Overview
Richmond County in North Carolina covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100).
3 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 15 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.