COUNTY REPORT VA

Fauquier County, Virginia

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

ZipCheckup grade for Fauquier County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Across all 23 ZIP codes in Fauquier County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.

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 Last verified:

B
County Grade
71
Avg Safety Score
23
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 22734 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 20187 (66/100)
$517K
Median Home Value
$1,605
Avg Remediation (31% 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%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,997, driven primarily by sea_level

52.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2024–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Fauquier County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2024
1 (1 health)
2025
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 3 total (3 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

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
52.7%
Pre-1978 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 DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,997

Sea Level Rise $1,500/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
$1,605
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Fauquier 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 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 serving Fauquier County

8 community water systems serving Fauquier County.

Show all 8 water systems

11 total water systems serve Fauquier County.

Systems with the most violations in Fauquier County

1 water system with recorded EPA violations.

  • 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

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

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 a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 23 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Fauquier County?
Fauquier County is served by 11 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 23 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Fauquier County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Fauquier County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,997 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Fauquier County?
The median home build year in Fauquier County is 1985. 52.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and 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
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Fauquier County, VA: HSS 71/100; 1 Violation}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/virginia/fauquier/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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