Tyrrell County, North Carolina
1 ZIP code · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
In recent assessments, Tyrrell County's 1 ZIP code record strong, consistent water safety outcomes.
How Tyrrell County Compares
How Tyrrell County Compares
Tyrrell County scores 2 points below the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.5 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 17.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $6,490, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.37% avg pipe failure probability
59% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $6,490
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,706 housing units in Tyrrell 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 Tyrrell County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Tyrrell 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 Tyrrell County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Tyrrell County
1 ZIP code tracked in Tyrrell County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27925 | Columbia | 71 | B | 3 (1 health) | $132K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Tyrrell County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 59% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Tyrrell County in North Carolina covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).
1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.