Berkeley County, South Carolina
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B
ZipCheckup grade for Berkeley County: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Berkeley County: A or B, 12 ZIP codes tracked.
How Berkeley County Compares
How Berkeley County Compares
Berkeley County scores 3 points above the South Carolina state average (80/100) and 10 points above the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Berkeley County, South Carolina
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.8 (asthma 9.5%, diabetes 12.9%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $3,023, largest modeled factor: Sea Level
21% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,023
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
83,963 housing units in Berkeley 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 Berkeley County
Modeled remediation costs in Berkeley County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 Berkeley County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Berkeley County ZIP codes
6 community water systems mapped to Berkeley County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Systems with the most violations in Berkeley County
1 water system with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Berkeley County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Berkeley County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29410 | Hanahan | 83 | B | 0 | $340K |
| 2 | 29431 | Bonneau | 83 | B | 0 | $214K |
| 3 | 29434 | Cordesville | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 4 | 29445 | Goose Creek | 83 | B | 0 | $256K |
| 5 | 29450 | Huger | 83 | B | 0 | $171K |
| 6 | 29453 | Jamestown | 83 | B | 0 | $199K |
| 7 | 29461 | Moncks Corner | 83 | B | 0 | $273K |
| 8 | 29468 | Pineville | 83 | B | 0 | $95K |
| 9 | 29479 | Saint Stephen | 83 | B | 0 | $105K |
| 10 | 29492 | Charleston | 83 | B | 0 | $728K |
| 11 | 29486 | Summerville | 78 | B | 12 | $329K |
| 12 | 29476 | Russellville | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Berkeley County
Read the note next to each link: it gives the reason, such as a radon zone designation or housing age, that led to the recommendation.
- Best Water Testing Kits — Baseline water quality check for your ZIP
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant peace of mind
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Berkeley County, South Carolina
Overview
Berkeley County in South Carolina covers 12 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100) across 11 scored records.
1 of 11 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
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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.