Chesterfield County, Virginia
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C
ZipCheckup grade for Chesterfield County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
For Chesterfield County, the grade is neither top-tier nor bottom-tier; it summarizes data for 12 ZIP codes rather than measuring water at any home, and because it blends several sources, a middle result can come from very different mixes of strengths and weaknesses.
How Chesterfield County Compares
How Chesterfield County Compares
Chesterfield County scores 8 points below the Virginia state average (75/100) and 6 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Chesterfield County, Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.4 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 12.4%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $3,804, largest modeled factor: Sea Level
23% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,804
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
105,731 housing units in Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield County
Modeled remediation costs in Chesterfield County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 Chesterfield County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Chesterfield County ZIP codes
4 community water systems mapped to Chesterfield County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Systems with the most violations in Chesterfield County
2 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Chesterfield County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Chesterfield County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23112 | Midlothian | 67 | C | 0 | $367K |
| 2 | 23114 | Midlothian | 67 | C | 0 | $377K |
| 3 | 23120 | Moseley | 67 | C | 0 | $517K |
| 4 | 23236 | Richmond | 67 | C | 0 | $307K |
| 5 | 23237 | Richmond | 67 | C | 0 | $243K |
| 6 | 23831 | Chester | 67 | C | 0 | $300K |
| 7 | 23832 | Chesterfield | 67 | C | 0 | $335K |
| 8 | 23836 | Chester | 67 | C | 0 | $339K |
| 9 | 23838 | Chesterfield | 67 | C | 0 | $431K |
| 10 | 23113 | Midlothian | 65 | C | 4 | $580K |
| 11 | 23014 | Beaumont | — | — | — | |
| 12 | 23297 | Richmond | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Chesterfield County
Read the note next to each link: it gives the reason, such as a radon zone designation or housing age, that led to the recommendation.
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Chesterfield County, Virginia
Overview
Chesterfield County in Virginia covers 12 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100) across 10 scored records.
1 of 10 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
- 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.