COUNTY REPORT VA

Frederick County, Virginia

6 ZIP codes · Avg score 59/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

The systems supplying Frederick County's 6 ZIP codes vary in performance — most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.

How Frederick County Compares

Frederick County59/100
Virginia avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Frederick County Compares

C
County Grade
59/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

Frederick County scores 7 points below the Virginia state average (66/100) and 9 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
59
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 22601 (62/100)
Lowest ZIP: 23024 (53/100)
$342K
Median Home Value
$2,733
Avg Remediation (80% 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 12%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,673, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.307% avg pipe failure probability, 17% of ZIPs at high risk

42.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1996
Median Build Year
42.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
31%
Pipe Failure Probability
17%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,673

Sea Level Rise $1,750/yr
Flood $533/yr
Energy Code Gap $315/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

45,590 housing units in Frederick County

Pre-1940 9%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 17%
1980–1999 35%
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

$342K
Median Home Value
$2,733
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
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 12% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Frederick County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Frederick Water 46,206 11
2 City of Winchester, 28,248 11
3 Tavenner Park 228 9
4 Grafton School 123 9
5 Stephens City, Town of 1,967 5

8 total water systems serve Frederick County.

All ZIP Codes in Frederick County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Frederick County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 22601 Winchester 62 C 3 $322K
2 22602 Winchester 62 C 3 $351K
3 22603 Winchester 62 C 3 $332K
4 22655 Stephens City 61 C 2 $353K
5 22663 White Post 53 D 0 $412K
6 23024 Bumpass 53 D 0 $330K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Frederick County

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Overview

Frederick County in Virginia covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (59/100).

4 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

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 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 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 $2,673 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Frederick County?
The median home build year in Frederick County is 1996. 42.2% 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 water safety score of 59/100, which is below the Virginia state average of 66/100.

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