Wayne County, North Carolina
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 86/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Wayne: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Within Wayne County, all 8 tracked ZIP codes show above-average drinking water safety - violations are infrequent and typically minor.
How Wayne County Compares
How Wayne County Compares
Wayne County scores 13 points above the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 18 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Wayne 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: 14.5 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 14.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,316, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.379% avg pipe failure probability, 38% of ZIPs at high risk
42% 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: $2,316
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
50,248 housing units in Wayne 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 Wayne County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Wayne 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 Wayne County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Wayne County
8 community water systems serving Wayne County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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18 total water systems serve Wayne County.
Systems with the most violations in Wayne County
3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Wayne County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Wayne County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27532 | Goldsboro | 97 | A | 8 (2 health) | — |
| 2 | 27531 | Goldsboro | 93 | A | 8 (2 health) | — |
| 3 | 27533 | Goldsboro | 93 | A | 8 (2 health) | — |
| 4 | 27863 | Pikeville | 86 | A | 2 | $178K |
| 5 | 27534 | Goldsboro | 83 | B | 8 (2 health) | $188K |
| 6 | 28551 | La Grange | 82 | B | 0 | $120K |
| 7 | 28365 | Mount Olive | 79 | B | 4 (1 health) | $119K |
| 8 | 27530 | Goldsboro | 78 | B | 8 (2 health) | $177K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wayne County
Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.
- 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 Wayne County, North Carolina
Overview
Wayne County in North Carolina covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (86/100).
7 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 11 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.