Wake County, North Carolina
54 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Wake County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
The systems supplying Wake County's 54 ZIP codes vary in performance - most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.
How Wake County Compares
How Wake County Compares
Wake County scores 15 points below the North Carolina state average (78/100) and 10 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Wake 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: 10.6 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 9.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $902, driven primarily by flood
Violation History (2022–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Wake County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 47 violations. Past 5 years: 89 total (89 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
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
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: $902
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Wake County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Wake 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 Wake County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Wake County
8 community water systems serving Wake County.
- B
- C
- C
- C
- D
- B
Show all 8 water systems
- B
- D
61 total water systems serve Wake County.
Systems with the most violations in Wake County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- D
- D
- D
- C
- C
All ZIP Codes in Wake County
54 ZIP codes tracked in Wake County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27695 | Raleigh | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 2 | 27511 | Cary | 82 | B | 3 (1 health) | $417K |
| 3 | 27513 | Cary | 81 | B | 7 (1 health) | $468K |
| 4 | 27518 | Cary | 79 | B | 12 (1 health) | $595K |
| 5 | 27523 | Apex | 79 | B | 10 (3 health) | $586K |
| 6 | 27519 | Cary | 75 | B | 25 (1 health) | $614K |
| 7 | 27562 | New Hill | 75 | B | 16 (2 health) | $590K |
| 8 | 27608 | Raleigh | 67 | C | 0 | $911K |
| 9 | 27609 | Raleigh | 67 | C | 0 | $441K |
| 10 | 27604 | Raleigh | 66 | C | 2 | $293K |
| 11 | 27612 | Raleigh | 66 | C | 2 | $482K |
| 12 | 27617 | Raleigh | 66 | C | 2 | $448K |
| 13 | 27502 | Apex | 65 | C | 3 (1 health) | $492K |
| 14 | 27607 | Raleigh | 65 | C | 4 (1 health) | $639K |
| 15 | 27613 | Raleigh | 62 | C | 16 | $479K |
| 16 | 27615 | Raleigh | 62 | C | 14 | $441K |
| 17 | 27540 | Holly Springs | 60 | C | 14 | $475K |
| 18 | 27591 | Wendell | 59 | C | 19 (2 health) | $288K |
| 19 | 27571 | Rolesville | 57 | C | 10 (1 health) | $442K |
| 20 | 27616 | Raleigh | 56 | C | 14 (1 health) | $315K |
| 21 | 27560 | Morrisville | 53 | D | 40 (1 health) | $467K |
| 22 | 27614 | Raleigh | 52 | D | 26 (1 health) | $530K |
| 23 | 27529 | Garner | 50 | D | 80 (9 health) | $326K |
| 24 | 27539 | Apex | 50 | D | 131 (1 health) | $494K |
| 25 | 27545 | Knightdale | 50 | D | 82 (22 health) | $301K |
| 26 | 27587 | Wake Forest | 50 | D | 47 (4 health) | $452K |
| 27 | 27603 | Raleigh | 50 | D | 279 (18 health) | $347K |
| 28 | 27606 | Raleigh | 50 | D | 43 (10 health) | $424K |
| 29 | 27610 | Raleigh | 50 | D | 46 (6 health) | $260K |
| 30 | 27512 | Cary | — | — | — | |
| 31 | 27601 | Raleigh | — | — | 0 | $573K |
| 32 | 27605 | Raleigh | — | — | 0 | $440K |
| 33 | 27619 | Raleigh | — | — | — | |
| 34 | 27620 | Raleigh | — | — | — | |
| 35 | 27622 | Raleigh | — | — | — | |
| 36 | 27623 | Raleigh | — | — | — | |
| 37 | 27624 | Raleigh | — | — | — | |
| 38 | 27625 | Raleigh | — | — | — | |
| 39 | 27626 | Raleigh | — | — | — | |
| 40 | 27627 | Raleigh | — | — | — | |
| 41 | 27628 | Raleigh | — | — | — | |
| 42 | 27629 | Raleigh | — | — | — | |
| 43 | 27635 | Raleigh | — | — | — | |
| 44 | 27636 | Raleigh | — | — | — | |
| 45 | 27640 | Raleigh | — | — | — | |
| 46 | 27656 | Raleigh | — | — | — | |
| 47 | 27658 | Raleigh | — | — | — | |
| 48 | 27661 | Raleigh | — | — | — | |
| 49 | 27668 | Raleigh | — | — | — | |
| 50 | 27675 | Raleigh | — | — | — | |
| 51 | 27676 | Raleigh | — | — | — | |
| 52 | 27690 | Raleigh | — | — | — | |
| 53 | 27697 | Raleigh | — | — | 0 | — |
| 54 | 27699 | Raleigh | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wake County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance - guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Water Filters for PFAS — PFAS detected in 5 ZIP codes
- 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 Wake County, North Carolina
Overview
Wake County in North Carolina covers 54 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100) across 29 scored records.
26 of 32 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 47 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.