Surry County, North Carolina
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Covering 8 ZIP codes, Surry County falls in the average tier for tap water safety — violations appear in a meaningful share of areas, and the data suggests quality depends heavily on which specific part of the county a household sits in.
How Surry County Compares
How Surry County Compares
Surry County scores 8 points below the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 3 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Surry 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: 15.3 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 13.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $623, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.363% avg pipe failure probability, 17% of ZIPs at high risk
57.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Surry County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 5 violations. Past 5 years: 6 total (6 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: $623
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
32,645 housing units in Surry 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 Surry County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Surry 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 Surry 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 Surry County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dobson, Town of | 2,615 | 6 |
| 2 | Pilot Mountain, Town of | 1,976 | 5 |
| 3 | City of King, | 23,370 | 5 |
| 4 | Willow Creek S/d | 135 | 5 |
| 5 | Springfield Water Supply | 74 | 5 |
17 total water systems serve Surry County.
All ZIP Codes in Surry County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Surry County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28621 | Elkin | 82 | B | 2 | $148K |
| 2 | 27030 | Mount Airy | 72 | B | 2 | $153K |
| 3 | 27041 | Pilot Mountain | 71 | B | 5 (1 health) | $215K |
| 4 | 27017 | Dobson | 69 | C | 4 (1 health) | $139K |
| 5 | 27049 | Toast | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 6 | 27024 | Lowgap | 53 | D | 0 | $182K |
| 7 | 27031 | White Plains | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 8 | 28676 | State Road | 53 | D | 0 | $227K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Surry County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57.7% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Surry County, North Carolina
Overview
Surry County in North Carolina covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100).
4 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 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.