Gloucester County, Virginia
17 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Across all 17 ZIP codes in Gloucester County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.
How Gloucester County Compares
How Gloucester County Compares
Gloucester County scores 6 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 4 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Gloucester County, Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.5 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 12.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,799, driven primarily by sea_level
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,799
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Gloucester County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Gloucester 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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TOWN OF URBANNA | 800 | 1 |
| 2 | Middlesex Water Authority | 1,628 | 1 |
| 3 | KING GEORGE CO. COURTHOUSE | 3,985 | 0 |
| 4 | R&L TRAILER PARK | 32 | 0 |
| 5 | GLOUCESTER COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | 10,724 | 0 |
7 total water systems serve Gloucester County.
All ZIP Codes in Gloucester County
17 ZIP codes tracked in Gloucester County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23075 | Henrico | 95 | A | 0 | $199K |
| 2 | 23149 | Saluda | 87 | A | 1 | $252K |
| 3 | 23061 | Gloucester | 80 | B | 0 | $297K |
| 4 | 23072 | Hayes | 80 | B | 0 | $283K |
| 5 | 23107 | Maryus | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 6 | 23131 | Ordinary | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 7 | 23154 | Schley | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 8 | 23183 | White Marsh | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 9 | 23184 | Wicomico | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 10 | 22526 | Ninde | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 11 | 22547 | Sealston | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 12 | 23003 | Ark | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 13 | 23001 | Achilles | 65 | C | 0 | — |
| 14 | 23018 | Bena | 65 | C | 0 | — |
| 15 | 23062 | Gloucester Point | 65 | C | 0 | $261K |
| 16 | 23155 | Severn | 65 | C | 0 | — |
| 17 | 23178 | Ware Neck | 65 | C | 0 | — |
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Gloucester County, Virginia
Overview
Gloucester County in Virginia covers 17 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100).
1 of 17 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.