Chesterfield County, Virginia
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 57/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Safe water is the norm for most of Chesterfield County's 7 ZIP codes — but a notable subset have documented violations that push the grade to the middle tier.
How Chesterfield County Compares
How Chesterfield County Compares
Chesterfield County scores 9 points below the Virginia state average (66/100) and 11 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
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: 12.7 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 12.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,893, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.284% avg pipe failure probability
38.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $3,893
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
46,169 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
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
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Chesterfield County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHESTERFIELD CO CENTRAL WATER SYSTEM | 389,897 | 20 |
| 2 | City of Richmond, | 229,395 | 15 |
| 3 | Founders Bridge | 980 | 15 |
| 4 | Tilmans Farm | 437 | 15 |
| 5 | Cedar Crest | 338 | 15 |
9 total water systems serve Chesterfield County.
All ZIP Codes in Chesterfield County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Chesterfield County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23297 | Richmond | 62 | C | 5 | — |
| 2 | 23236 | Richmond | 61 | C | 5 | $307K |
| 3 | 23237 | Richmond | 61 | C | 5 | $243K |
| 4 | 23832 | Chesterfield | 61 | C | 5 | $335K |
| 5 | 23838 | Chesterfield | 61 | C | 5 | $431K |
| 6 | 23833 | Church Road | 53 | D | 0 | $326K |
| 7 | 23120 | Moseley | 40 | D | 0 | $517K |
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.
- 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 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (57/100).
5 of 7 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.