COUNTY REPORT VA

Fauquier County, Virginia

23 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B

ZipCheckup grade for Fauquier County: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

High on the scale: Fauquier County (23 ZIP codes).

How Fauquier County Compares

Fauquier County71/100
Virginia avg75/100
National avg73/100

How Fauquier County Compares

B
County Grade
71/100
Avg Safety Score
23
ZIP Codes
11
Water Systems

Fauquier County scores 4 points below the Virginia state average (75/100) and 2 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

B
County Grade
71
Avg Safety Score
23
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 22734 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 20187 (66/100)
$517K
Median Home Value
$550
Avg Remediation (0.11% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Fauquier 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: 12.1 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 11.6%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $762, largest modeled factor: Sea Level

36% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 32.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1985
Median Build Year
36%
Pre-1980 Housing
39/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
33%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $762

Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $342/yr
Flood $244/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

26,872 housing units in Fauquier County

Pre-1940 11%
1940–1959 7%
1960–1979 18%
1980–1999 36%
2000+ 28%

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 Fauquier County

$517K
Median Home Value
$550
Est. Remediation Cost
0.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Fauquier 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 Fauquier County residents

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 32.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Fauquier County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Fauquier County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

11 water systems mapped to Fauquier County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Fauquier County

1 water system with violations in EPA records.

  • Vint Hill
    Serves ~2,449 people 1 violation
    C

All ZIP Codes in Fauquier County

23 ZIP codes tracked in Fauquier County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 22734 Remington 83 B 0 $361K
2 20186 Warrenton 67 C 0 $485K
3 22712 Bealeton 67 C 0 $373K
4 20187 Warrenton 66 C 1 $602K
5 20115 Marshall — — 0 $658K
6 20116 Marshall — — —
7 20119 Catlett — — 1 $597K
8 20128 Orlean — — —
9 20130 Paris — — —
10 20138 Calverton — — —
11 20139 Casanova — — —
12 20140 Rectortown — — —
13 20144 Delaplane — — 0 $700K
14 20184 Upperville — — 0 —
15 20185 Upperville — — —
16 20188 Warrenton — — —
17 20198 The Plains — — $1131K
18 22639 Hume — — $477K
19 22643 Markham — — —
20 22720 Goldvein — — $538K
21 22728 Midland — — 0 $495K
22 22739 Somerville — — —
23 22742 Sumerduck — — $425K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Fauquier County

The mix of guides changes from county to county.

Overview

Fauquier County in Virginia covers 23 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100) across 4 scored records.

2 of 9 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 Fauquier County?
Fauquier County receives an average Home Safety grade of B from its scored ZIP records (23 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.
How many water systems serve Fauquier County?
We map 11 public water systems to 23 ZIP codes in our data for Fauquier County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Fauquier County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Fauquier County is sea level. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $762 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Fauquier County?
The median home build year in Fauquier County is 1985. 36% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Fauquier County compare to Virginia?
Fauquier County has an average Home Safety Score of 71/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Virginia state average of 75/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Fauquier County, VA: HSS 71/100; 1 Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/county/virginia/fauquier/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-virginia-fauquier,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Fauquier County, VA: HSS 71/100; 1 Violation}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/virginia/fauquier/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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