Hopewell County, Virginia
1 ZIP code · Avg score 90/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Hopewell: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Hopewell County's tap water quality puts it in the upper tier nationally; the 1 ZIP code here record few health-based violations.
How Hopewell County Compares
How Hopewell County Compares
Hopewell 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: 2026-07-19
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.4 (asthma 12.6%, diabetes 17.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,320, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.42% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
74% 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: $5,320
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
12,142 housing units in Hopewell 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 Hopewell County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hopewell 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 Hopewell County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Hopewell County
6 community water systems serving Hopewell County.
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All ZIP Codes in Hopewell County
1 ZIP code tracked in Hopewell County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23860 | Hopewell | 90 | A | 0 | $188K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hopewell County
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- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 74% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Hopewell County in Virginia covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of A (90/100).
No EPA violations are recorded for the tracked water systems in Hopewell County as of the latest reporting period.
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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.