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Orangeburg County, South Carolina

17 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 17 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 17 tracked ZIP records scored
17
ZIP Codes
$96K
Median Home Value
$2,097
Avg Remediation (218% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Orangeburg County, South Carolina

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.2 (asthma 11%, diabetes 19%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,501, driven primarily by sea_level

54.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 19% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 42.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1985
Median Build Year
54.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
33/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
13%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
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: $2,501

Sea Level Rise $1,500/yr
Flood $600/yr
Energy Code Gap $258/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

40,451 housing units in Orangeburg County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 12%
1960–1979 31%
1980–1999 38%
2000+ 15%

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 Orangeburg County

$96K
Median Home Value
$2,097
Est. Remediation Cost
2.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value moderate burden

Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.

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 Orangeburg County residents

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 19% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 42.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Orangeburg County

8 community water systems serving Orangeburg County.

Show all 8 water systems

11 total water systems serve Orangeburg County.

Systems with the most violations in Orangeburg County

4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Orangeburg County

17 ZIP codes tracked in Orangeburg County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 29018 Bowman 0 $115K
2 29038 Cope 0 $122K
3 29039 Cordova 0 $53K
4 29048 Eutawville 3 $96K
5 29059 Holly Hill 0 $111K
6 29107 Neeses 1 $83K
7 29112 North 3 $83K
8 29113 Norway 0 $88K
9 29115 Orangeburg 1 $96K
10 29116 Orangeburg
11 29117 Orangeburg 0
12 29118 Orangeburg 0 $161K
13 29133 Rowesville 0 $129K
14 29142 Santee 1 $167K
15 29146 Springfield 0 $93K
16 29163 Vance 4 $59K
17 29432 Branchville 0 $145K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Orangeburg County

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Overview

Orangeburg County in South Carolina covers 17 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

6 of 16 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

How many water systems serve Orangeburg County?
Orangeburg County is served by 11 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 17 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Orangeburg County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Orangeburg County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,501 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Orangeburg County?
The median home build year in Orangeburg County is 1985. 54.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Orangeburg County, South Carolina Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/south-carolina/orangeburg/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Orangeburg County, South Carolina Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/south-carolina/orangeburg/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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