Stanly County, North Carolina
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 84/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Stanly: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Unlike many counties its size, Stanly County keeps violation rates low - all 8 ZIP codes score at or above the state average for tap water safety, with no systemic concerns flagged in the current data set.
How Stanly County Compares
How Stanly County Compares
Stanly County scores 11 points above the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 16 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Stanly 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: 14.1 (asthma 11%, diabetes 12.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,065, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.454% avg pipe failure probability, 63% of ZIPs at high risk
68% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Stanly County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 12 violations. Past 5 years: 19 total (19 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,065
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
24,427 housing units in Stanly 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 Stanly County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Stanly 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 Stanly County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Stanly County
8 community water systems serving Stanly County.
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10 total water systems serve Stanly County.
Systems with the most violations in Stanly County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Stanly County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Stanly County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
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| 1 | 28097 | Locust | 98 | A | 2 | $281K |
| 2 | 28002 | Albemarle | 94 | A | 17 (4 health) | — |
| 3 | 28009 | Badin | 86 | A | 2 | $131K |
| 4 | 28129 | Oakboro | 86 | A | 2 | $241K |
| 5 | 28163 | Stanfield | 84 | B | 9 (3 health) | $267K |
| 6 | 28001 | Albemarle | 81 | B | 17 (4 health) | $194K |
| 7 | 28128 | Norwood | 80 | B | 12 (7 health) | $180K |
| 8 | 28109 | Misenheimer | 66 | C | 0 | $186K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Stanly County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location - driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 68% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Stanly County, North Carolina
Overview
Stanly County in North Carolina covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (84/100).
7 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 18 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.