COUNTY REPORT SC

Berkeley County, South Carolina

12 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Berkeley County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Unlike many counties its size, Berkeley County keeps violation rates low - all 12 ZIP codes score at or above the state average for tap water safety, with no systemic concerns flagged in the current data set.

How Berkeley County Compares

Berkeley County83/100
South Carolina avg80/100
National avg73/100

How Berkeley County Compares

B
County Grade
83/100
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
6
Water Systems

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 Last verified:

B
County Grade
83
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 29410 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 29486 (78/100)
$235K
Median Home Value
$1,891
Avg Remediation (80% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 12.8 (asthma 9.5%, diabetes 12.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,123, driven primarily by sea_level

36.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.9% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1991
Median Build Year
36.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
26/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
0%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $3,123

Sea Level Rise $1,500/yr
Flood $1,467/yr
Wildfire $250/yr

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

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 3%
1960–1979 17%
1980–1999 30%
2000+ 49%

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

$235K
Median Home Value
$1,891
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Berkeley 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 Berkeley County residents

Asthma 9.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Berkeley County

6 community water systems serving Berkeley County.

Systems with the most violations in Berkeley County

1 water system with recorded EPA violations.

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

While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location - driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.

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

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Berkeley County?
Berkeley County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 12 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Berkeley County?
Berkeley County is served by 6 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 12 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Berkeley County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Berkeley County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $3,123 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Berkeley County?
The median home build year in Berkeley County is 1991. 36.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Berkeley County compare to South Carolina?
Berkeley County has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the South Carolina state average of 80/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Berkeley County, SC: HSS 83/100; 12 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/south-carolina/berkeley/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-south-carolina-berkeley,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Berkeley County, SC: HSS 83/100; 12 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/south-carolina/berkeley/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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