Lunenburg County, Virginia
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Lunenburg County, safety data across 4 ZIP codes suggests a fair but uneven system — violations are present and worth checking at the ZIP level.
How Lunenburg County Compares
How Lunenburg County Compares
Lunenburg County scores 2 points below the Virginia state average (66/100) and 4 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.9 (asthma 11.6%, diabetes 18.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,898, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.323% avg pipe failure probability
58.8% 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: $2,898
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,311 housing units in Lunenburg 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 Lunenburg County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lunenburg 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 Lunenburg County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Lunenburg County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Lunenburg County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23974 | Victoria | 83 | B | 0 | $131K |
| 2 | 23944 | Kenbridge | 66 | C | 0 | $131K |
| 3 | 23938 | Dundas | 53 | D | 0 | $76K |
| 4 | 23952 | Lunenburg | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lunenburg County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 58.8% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Lunenburg County in Virginia covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Lunenburg County.
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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.