Charlottesville County, Virginia
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Charlottesville: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
For households in Charlottesville County, the 8 ZIP codes on record show consistently safe tap water.
How Charlottesville County Compares
How Charlottesville County Compares
Charlottesville County scores 15 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Charlottesville County, Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.2 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 10.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,186, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.336% avg pipe failure probability, 13% of ZIPs at high risk
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: $2,186
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Charlottesville County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Charlottesville County
7 community water systems serving Charlottesville County.
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Show all 7 water systems
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Systems with the most violations in Charlottesville County
2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Charlottesville County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Charlottesville County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22904 | Charlottesville | 82 | B | 3 | — |
| 2 | 22905 | Charlottesville | 82 | B | 3 | — |
| 3 | 22906 | Charlottesville | 82 | B | 3 | — |
| 4 | 22907 | Charlottesville | 82 | B | 3 | — |
| 5 | 22908 | Charlottesville | 82 | B | 3 | — |
| 6 | 22910 | Charlottesville | 82 | B | 3 | — |
| 7 | 22902 | Charlottesville | 77 | B | 3 | $393K |
| 8 | 22903 | Charlottesville | 77 | B | 3 | $511K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Charlottesville County
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Charlottesville County, Virginia
Overview
Charlottesville County in Virginia covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).
8 of 8 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.