COUNTY REPORT VA

Frederick County, Virginia

9 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Frederick County: C.

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

The systems supplying Frederick County's 9 ZIP codes vary in performance - most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.

How Frederick County Compares

Frederick County65/100
Virginia avg75/100
National avg73/100

How Frederick County Compares

C
County Grade
65/100
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
6
Water Systems

Frederick County scores 10 points below the Virginia state average (75/100) and 8 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
65
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 22601 (65/100)
Lowest ZIP: 22655 (64/100)
$352K
Median Home Value
$2,478
Avg Remediation (70% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Frederick 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: 13 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 11.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,306, driven primarily by sea_level

41.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1995
Median Build Year
41.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
33/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
13%
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: $2,306

Sea Level Rise $1,500/yr
Flood $543/yr
Energy Code Gap $281/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

45,544 housing units in Frederick County

Pre-1940 8%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 18%
1980–1999 33%
2000+ 31%

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 Frederick County

$352K
Median Home Value
$2,478
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Frederick County

6 community water systems serving Frederick County.

Systems with the most violations in Frederick County

3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Frederick County

9 ZIP codes tracked in Frederick County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 22601 Winchester 65 C 3 $322K
2 22603 Winchester 65 C 3 $332K
3 22602 Winchester 64 C 7 $351K
4 22655 Stephens City 64 C 8 $353K
5 22622 Brucetown
6 22624 Clear Brook $403K
7 22625 Cross Junction 0 $292K
8 22637 Gore 0 $361K
9 22656 Stephenson $411K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Frederick County

Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.

Overview

Frederick County in Virginia covers 9 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100) across 4 scored records.

4 of 6 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 Frederick County?
Frederick 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 Frederick County?
Frederick County is served by 6 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 9 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Frederick County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Frederick County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,306 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Frederick County?
The median home build year in Frederick County is 1995. 41.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Frederick County compare to Virginia?
Frederick County has an average Home Safety Score of 65/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Virginia state average of 75/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Frederick County, VA: HSS 65/100; 8 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/virginia/frederick/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Frederick County, VA: HSS 65/100; 8 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/virginia/frederick/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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