COUNTY REPORT VA

Chesterfield County, Virginia

12 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Chesterfield County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Safe water is the norm for most of Chesterfield County's 12 ZIP codes - but a notable subset have documented violations that push the grade to the middle tier.

How Chesterfield County Compares

Chesterfield County67/100
Virginia avg75/100
National avg73/100

How Chesterfield County Compares

C
County Grade
67/100
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems

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 Last verified:

C
County Grade
67
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 23112 (67/100)
Lowest ZIP: 23113 (65/100)
$353K
Median Home Value
$1,927
Avg Remediation (55% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 12.4 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 12.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,879, driven primarily by sea_level

35.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1996
Median Build Year
35.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
28/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
0%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
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: $3,879

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $822/yr
Energy Code Gap $225/yr

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

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 3%
1960–1979 19%
1980–1999 42%
2000+ 36%

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

$353K
Median Home Value
$1,927
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield County residents

Asthma 10.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Chesterfield County

4 community water systems serving Chesterfield County.

Systems with the most violations in Chesterfield County

2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

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

Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.

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

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Chesterfield County?
Chesterfield County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Chesterfield County?
Chesterfield County is served by 4 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 12 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Chesterfield County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Chesterfield County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $3,879 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Chesterfield County?
The median home build year in Chesterfield County is 1996. 35.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Chesterfield County compare to Virginia?
Chesterfield County has an average Home Safety Score of 67/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Virginia state average of 75/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Chesterfield County, VA: HSS 67/100; 4 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/virginia/chesterfield/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Chesterfield County, VA: HSS 67/100; 4 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/virginia/chesterfield/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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