Caroline County, Virginia
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 100/100 · Grade A · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Caroline County: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Caroline County maintains reliable drinking water quality across all 9 of its tracked ZIP codes.
How Caroline County Compares
How Caroline County Compares
Caroline County scores 25 points above the Virginia state average (75/100) and 27 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:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Caroline County, Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.2 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 14%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,219, driven primarily by sea_level
62.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Caroline County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 12 violations. Past 5 years: 24 total (24 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
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: $3,219
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
12,015 housing units in Caroline 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 Caroline County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Caroline 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 Caroline County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Caroline County
8 community water systems serving Caroline County.
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Systems with the most violations in Caroline County
1 water system with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Caroline County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Caroline County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22546 | Ruther Glen | 100 | A | 0 | $279K |
| 2 | 22580 | Woodford | 99 | A | 23 (20 health) | $302K |
| 3 | 22427 | Bowling Green | — | — | 23 (20 health) | $293K |
| 4 | 22446 | Corbin | — | — | — | |
| 5 | 22501 | Ladysmith | — | — | — | |
| 6 | 22514 | Milford | — | — | 23 (20 health) | $251K |
| 7 | 22535 | Port Royal | — | — | $334K | |
| 8 | 22538 | Rappahannock Academy | — | — | $332K | |
| 9 | 22552 | Sparta | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Caroline County
Below: editorial picks, no sponsored placements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 62.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Caroline County, Virginia
Overview
Caroline County in Virginia covers 9 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (100/100) across 2 scored records.
3 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 20 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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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.