Henrico County, Virginia
16 ZIP codes · Avg score 90/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Recent water monitoring in Henrico County shows 16 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.
How Henrico County Compares
How Henrico County Compares
Henrico County scores 24 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 22 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Henrico County, Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.2 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 12.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,961, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.303% avg pipe failure probability, 8% of ZIPs at high risk
53.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Henrico County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 8 total (8 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $3,961
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
124,788 housing units in Henrico 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 Henrico County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Henrico 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 Henrico 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 Henrico County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Richmond, | 229,395 | 15 |
| 2 | Founders Bridge | 980 | 15 |
| 3 | Tilmans Farm | 437 | 15 |
| 4 | Cedar Crest | 338 | 15 |
| 5 | Scots Landing | 183 | 15 |
12 total water systems serve Henrico County.
All ZIP Codes in Henrico County
16 ZIP codes tracked in Henrico County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23288 | Henrico | 99 | A | 0 | — |
| 2 | 23150 | Sandston | 95 | A | 1 | $265K |
| 3 | 23233 | Henrico | 95 | A | 0 | $442K |
| 4 | 23242 | Henrico | 95 | A | 0 | — |
| 5 | 23250 | Richmond | 95 | A | 5 | — |
| 6 | 23255 | Henrico | 95 | A | 0 | — |
| 7 | 23294 | Henrico | 95 | A | 0 | $280K |
| 8 | 23059 | Glen Allen | 93 | A | 4 | $574K |
| 9 | 23261 | Richmond | 91 | A | 5 | — |
| 10 | 23231 | Henrico | 90 | A | 0 | $270K |
| 11 | 23238 | Henrico | 90 | A | 0 | $393K |
| 12 | 23060 | Glen Allen | 88 | A | 4 | $385K |
| 13 | 23228 | Henrico | 85 | A | 0 | $267K |
| 14 | 23229 | Henrico | 85 | A | 0 | $469K |
| 15 | 23226 | Richmond | 81 | B | 5 | $496K |
| 16 | 22428 | Bowling Green | 65 | C | 8 (7 health) | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Henrico County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 53.6% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Henrico County, Virginia
Overview
Henrico County in Virginia covers 16 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (90/100).
7 of 16 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 7 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.