Warren County, North Carolina
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Within Warren County, 8 tracked ZIP codes reveal moderate water quality — national standards are generally met, with some documented exceptions.
How Warren County Compares
How Warren County Compares
Warren County scores 12 points below the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 7 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Warren 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: 17.7 (asthma 12%, diabetes 19.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,548, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.38% avg pipe failure probability, 29% of ZIPs at high risk
60.1% 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: $1,548
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
13,987 housing units in Warren 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 Warren County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Warren 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 Warren 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 Warren County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren County Water System | 9,654 | 14 |
| 2 | NORLINA, TOWN OF | 1,108 | 13 |
| 3 | Warrenton, Town of | 2,250 | 13 |
| 4 | LITTLETON, TOWN OF | 1,540 | 1 |
| 5 | Halifax Company--halifax | 20,250 | 1 |
9 total water systems serve Warren County.
All ZIP Codes in Warren County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Warren County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27850 | Littleton | 83 | B | 1 | $178K |
| 2 | 27589 | Warrenton | 72 | B | 1 | $100K |
| 3 | 27563 | Norlina | 71 | B | 12 (1 health) | $87K |
| 4 | 27553 | Manson | 53 | D | 0 | $258K |
| 5 | 27570 | Ridgeway | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 6 | 27586 | Vaughan | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 7 | 27594 | Wise | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 8 | 27844 | Hollister | 53 | D | 0 | $91K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Warren County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around — the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 60.1% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Warren County, North Carolina
Overview
Warren County in North Carolina covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100).
3 of 8 ZIP codes 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.