Albemarle County, Virginia
20 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Current EPA records place Albemarle County in the middle tier for drinking water safety, with 20 ZIP codes showing a range of outcomes.
How Albemarle County Compares
How Albemarle County Compares
Albemarle County scores 0 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 2 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Albemarle County, Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.9 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 11.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,548, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.32% avg pipe failure probability, 12% of ZIPs at high risk
55.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Albemarle County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 9 total (9 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: $1,548
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
41,335 housing units in Albemarle 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 Albemarle County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Albemarle 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 Albemarle 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 Albemarle County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acsa Urban Area | 77,408 | 25 |
| 2 | Louisa County Zion Crossroads | 2,137 | 16 |
| 3 | Little Keswick School | 73 | 16 |
| 4 | Glenaire Subdivision | 72 | 16 |
| 5 | Acsa Crozet | 12,415 | 13 |
19 total water systems serve Albemarle County.
All ZIP Codes in Albemarle County
20 ZIP codes tracked in Albemarle County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22945 | Ivy | 83 | B | 1 | — |
| 2 | 22909 | Charlottesville | 82 | B | 3 | — |
| 3 | 22911 | Charlottesville | 82 | B | 3 | $427K |
| 4 | 22940 | Free Union | 82 | B | 3 | $418K |
| 5 | 22932 | Crozet | 81 | B | 4 | $552K |
| 6 | 22901 | Charlottesville | 77 | B | 3 | $474K |
| 7 | 22943 | Greenwood | 77 | B | 7 | $597K |
| 8 | 22947 | Keswick | 69 | C | 16 | $699K |
| 9 | 22810 | Basye | 63 | C | 0 | $280K |
| 10 | 22920 | Afton | 63 | C | 0 | $357K |
| 11 | 22936 | Earlysville | 63 | C | 0 | $512K |
| 12 | 22959 | North Garden | 63 | C | 0 | $555K |
| 13 | 23192 | Montpelier | 63 | C | 0 | $369K |
| 14 | 22845 | Orkney Springs | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 15 | 22924 | Batesville | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 16 | 22931 | Covesville | 53 | D | 0 | $703K |
| 17 | 22935 | Dyke | 53 | D | 0 | $443K |
| 18 | 22946 | Keene | 53 | D | 0 | $341K |
| 19 | 22965 | Quinque | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 20 | 22987 | White Hall | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Albemarle County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 55.2% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Albemarle County, Virginia
Overview
Albemarle County in Virginia covers 20 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100).
8 of 20 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.