COUNTY REPORT VA

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

Lunenburg County64/100
Virginia avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Lunenburg County Compares

C
County Grade
64/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

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

C
County Grade
64
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 23974 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 23952 (53/100)
$131K
Median Home Value
$400
Avg Remediation (31% of home value)

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

Asthma 11.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 45.4% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1978
Median Build Year
58.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
32%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Sea Level Rise $2,250/yr
Energy Code Gap $473/yr
Water / Lead $175/yr

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

Pre-1940 18%
1940–1959 18%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 24%
2000+ 13%

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

$131K
Median Home Value
$400
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 45.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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.

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

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Lunenburg County?
Lunenburg County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Lunenburg County?
Lunenburg County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Lunenburg County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Lunenburg County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,898 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Lunenburg County?
The median home build year in Lunenburg County is 1978. 58.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Lunenburg County compare to Virginia?
Lunenburg County has an average water safety score of 64/100, which is below the Virginia state average of 66/100.

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