Wilson County, North Carolina
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Water systems in Wilson County serve 9 ZIP codes with few reported safety events.
How Wilson County Compares
How Wilson County Compares
Wilson County scores 4 points above the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 9 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Wilson 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: 15.7 (asthma 11.9%, diabetes 16.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,067, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.358% avg pipe failure probability, 22% of ZIPs at high risk
48.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Wilson County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 10 violations. Past 5 years: 20 total (20 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: $3,067
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
34,912 housing units in Wilson 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 Wilson County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Wilson 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 Wilson 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 Wilson County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Wilson, | 50,001 | 47 |
| 2 | City of Rocky Mount, | 55,891 | 29 |
| 3 | Elm City, Town of | 1,450 | 24 |
| 4 | Edgecombe Water & Sewer District | 14,485 | 24 |
| 5 | CENTRAL NASH WATER & SEWER | 7,675 | 24 |
17 total water systems serve Wilson County.
All ZIP Codes in Wilson County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Wilson County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27895 | Wilson | 90 | A | 5 | — |
| 2 | 27813 | Black Creek | 87 | A | 2 | $111K |
| 3 | 27880 | Sims | 87 | A | 3 (1 health) | $206K |
| 4 | 27894 | Wilson | 85 | A | 5 | — |
| 5 | 27896 | Wilson | 80 | B | 5 | $214K |
| 6 | 27893 | Wilson | 75 | B | 5 | $153K |
| 7 | 27851 | Lucama | 68 | C | 11 | $127K |
| 8 | 27873 | Saratoga | 66 | C | 0 | $95K |
| 9 | 27822 | Elm City | 57 | C | 24 (8 health) | $158K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wilson 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 Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Wilson County, North Carolina
Overview
Wilson County in North Carolina covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).
8 of 9 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 9 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.