COUNTY REPORT NC

Richmond County, North Carolina

6 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 6 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 6 tracked ZIP records scored
6
ZIP Codes
$97K
Median Home Value
$2,000
Avg Remediation (205% of home value)

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.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.3 (asthma 12.1%, diabetes 16.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,227, driven primarily by sea_level

68% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↓ Improving trend

EPA violation counts by year across Richmond County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
11 (11 health)
2022
15 (15 health)
2023
9 (9 health)
2024
5 (5 health)
2025
5 (5 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 15 violations. Past 5 years: 45 total (45 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

Asthma 12.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 42.9% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1975
Median Build Year
68%
Pre-1978 Housing
47/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
67%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $2,227

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $600/yr
Energy Code Gap $486/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

17,614 housing units in Richmond County

Pre-1940 7%
1940–1959 17%
1960–1979 36%
1980–1999 26%
2000+ 14%

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

$97K
Median Home Value
$2,000
Est. Remediation Cost
2.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value moderate burden

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

Asthma 12.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 42.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Richmond County

5 community water systems serving Richmond County.

Systems with the most violations in Richmond County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Richmond County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Richmond County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 28330 Cordova
2 28345 Hamlet 30 (19 health) $96K
3 28363 Marston 29 (17 health) $99K
4 28367 Norman $38K
5 28379 Rockingham 26 (19 health) $137K
6 28380 Rockingham

Recommended Buyer Guides for Richmond County

Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.

Overview

Richmond County in North Carolina covers 6 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

3 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 19 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Richmond County?
Richmond County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Richmond County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Richmond County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,227 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Richmond County?
The median home build year in Richmond County is 1975. 68% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Richmond County, North Carolina Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/north-carolina/richmond/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Richmond County, North Carolina Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/north-carolina/richmond/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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