Transylvania County, North Carolina
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Monitoring figures for Transylvania County indicate average water quality overall — some ZIP codes among the 7 tracked have recorded health-based violations, while others operate cleanly, making individual ZIP-level data the most actionable reference point.
How Transylvania County Compares
How Transylvania County Compares
Transylvania County scores 15 points below the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 10 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Transylvania 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: 14.4 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 12.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,241, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.344% avg pipe failure probability
47.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Transylvania County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 9 total (9 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: $1,241
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
18,259 housing units in Transylvania 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 Transylvania County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Transylvania 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 Transylvania 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 Transylvania County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Wilds Camp | 450 | 26 |
| 2 | Sapphire Lakes Development | 724 | 19 |
| 3 | Rosman, Town of | 650 | 19 |
| 4 | Ridge Haven Conference Center | 100 | 19 |
| 5 | Glenlaurel Preserve - Rosman | 35 | 19 |
14 total water systems serve Transylvania County.
All ZIP Codes in Transylvania County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Transylvania County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28747 | Lake Toxaway | 69 | C | 7 (1 health) | $256K |
| 2 | 28768 | Pisgah Forest | 64 | C | 2 | $300K |
| 3 | 28712 | Brevard | 58 | C | 7 (1 health) | $373K |
| 4 | 28772 | Rosman | 58 | C | 19 (4 health) | $258K |
| 5 | 28708 | Balsam Grove | 53 | D | 0 | $260K |
| 6 | 28718 | Cedar Mountain | 53 | D | 0 | $233K |
| 7 | 28766 | Penrose | 53 | D | 0 | $293K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Transylvania County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- 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 Transylvania County, North Carolina
Overview
Transylvania County in North Carolina covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100).
4 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 6 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.