Harrisonburg County, Virginia
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
For most households in Harrisonburg County, the 4 tracked ZIP codes show adequate but uneven water quality.
How Harrisonburg County Compares
How Harrisonburg County Compares
Harrisonburg County scores 0 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 2 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.3 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 10.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,198, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.365% avg pipe failure probability, 25% of ZIPs at high risk
64.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,198
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
27,298 housing units in Harrisonburg County
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 Harrisonburg County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Harrisonburg, | 53,016 | 4 |
| 2 | Three Springs Regional - Rcpw | 14,834 | 4 |
| 3 | R.r. Donnelley- Rcpw | 1,332 | 4 |
| 4 | Mount Crawford-rcpw | 481 | 4 |
| 5 | Massanutten Village | 5,472 | 4 |
6 total water systems serve Harrisonburg County.
All ZIP Codes in Harrisonburg County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Harrisonburg County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22803 | Harrisonburg | 66 | C | 1 | — |
| 2 | 22807 | Harrisonburg | 66 | C | 1 | — |
| 3 | 22801 | Harrisonburg | 65 | C | 1 | $341K |
| 4 | 22802 | Harrisonburg | 65 | C | 1 | $260K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Harrisonburg County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 64.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Harrisonburg County in Virginia covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100).
4 of 4 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.