Isle of Wight County, Virginia
21 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
Recent water monitoring in Isle of Wight County shows 21 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.
How Isle of Wight County Compares
How Isle of Wight County Compares
Isle of Wight 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: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Isle of Wight County, Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.6 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 11.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,358, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.366% avg pipe failure probability, 14% of ZIPs at high risk
Violation History (2022–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Isle of Wight County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 32 violations. Past 5 years: 77 total (77 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.
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: $3,358
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 Isle of Wight County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RESCUE WATERWORKS | 203 | 49 |
| 2 | Smithfield, Town of | 8,089 | 41 |
| 3 | Willing Workers Club | 31 | 29 |
| 4 | Owens Subdivision | 116 | 12 |
| 5 | Wrenns Mill Estates | 372 | 12 |
24 total water systems serve Isle of Wight County.
All ZIP Codes in Isle of Wight County
21 ZIP codes tracked in Isle of Wight County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23397 | Isle Of Wight | 99 | A | 0 | — |
| 2 | 23487 | Windsor | 98 | A | 3 | $243K |
| 3 | 23431 | Smithfield | 95 | A | 6 | — |
| 4 | 23851 | Franklin | 84 | B | 3 | $223K |
| 5 | 23430 | Smithfield | 81 | B | 6 | $348K |
| 6 | 23304 | Battery Park | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 7 | 23866 | Ivor | 72 | B | 1 | $232K |
| 8 | 23424 | Rescue | 70 | B | 20 (19 health) | — |
| 9 | 22040 | Falls Church | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 10 | 22106 | Mc Lean | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 11 | 22107 | Mc Lean | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 12 | 22108 | Mc Lean | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 13 | 22109 | Mc Lean | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 14 | 22211 | Fort Myer | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 15 | 22043 | Falls Church | 65 | C | 0 | $869K |
| 16 | 22044 | Falls Church | 65 | C | 0 | $711K |
| 17 | 23314 | Carrollton | 65 | C | 29 (13 health) | $371K |
| 18 | 23898 | Zuni | 65 | C | 0 | $294K |
| 19 | 22042 | Falls Church | 60 | C | 0 | $667K |
| 20 | 22046 | Falls Church | 60 | C | 0 | $964K |
| 21 | 22101 | Mc Lean | 60 | C | 0 | $1283K |
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Isle of Wight County, Virginia
Overview
Isle of Wight County in Virginia covers 21 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100).
7 of 21 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 32 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.