COUNTY REPORT VA

Middlesex County, Virginia

18 ZIP codes · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Recent water monitoring in Middlesex County shows 18 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.

How Middlesex County Compares

Middlesex County73/100
Virginia avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Middlesex County Compares

B
County Grade
73/100
Avg Safety Score
18
ZIP Codes
6
Water Systems

Middlesex County scores 7 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 5 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
73
Avg Safety Score
18
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 23092 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 23043 (60/100)
$300K
Median Home Value
$1,525
Avg Remediation (51% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Middlesex County, Virginia

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.9 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 16.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,917, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.295% avg pipe failure probability, 8% of ZIPs at high risk

51% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1983
Median Build Year
51%
Pre-1978 Housing
30%
Pipe Failure Probability
8%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $3,917

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $522/yr
Energy Code Gap $300/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

6,895 housing units in Middlesex County

Pre-1940 9%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 33%
2000+ 22%

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 Middlesex County

$300K
Median Home Value
$1,525
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Middlesex 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 Middlesex County residents

Asthma 10.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Middlesex County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 BUSH PARK MOBILE HOME PARK 400 3
2 TOWN OF URBANNA 800 2
3 Kilmers Point 66 2
4 Urbanna Harbour, Llc 58 2
5 MONTROSS, TOWN OF 1,163 0

6 total water systems serve Middlesex County.

All ZIP Codes in Middlesex County

18 ZIP codes tracked in Middlesex County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 23092 Locust Hill 99 A 0 $256K
2 23175 Urbanna 89 A 2 $335K
3 23071 Hartfield 88 A 3 (2 health) $409K
4 22504 Laneview 73 B 0
5 22524 Mount Holly 73 B 0
6 23032 Church View 73 B 0 $253K
7 23050 Dutton 73 B 0 $349K
8 23079 Jamaica 73 B 0 $172K
9 23169 Topping 73 B 0 $258K
10 23180 Water View 73 B 0 $300K
11 22558 Stratford 66 C 0
12 22581 Zacata 66 C 0
13 23031 Christchurch 66 C 0
14 23070 Hardyville 66 C 0 $499K
15 23108 Mascot 66 C 0
16 22442 Coles Point 65 C 0
17 23176 Wake 65 C 0 $250K
18 23043 Deltaville 60 C 0 $340K

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Overview

Middlesex County in Virginia covers 18 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100).

2 of 18 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Middlesex County?
Middlesex County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 18 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Middlesex County?
Middlesex County is served by 6 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 18 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Middlesex County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Middlesex County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $3,917 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Middlesex County?
The median home build year in Middlesex County is 1983. 51% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Middlesex County compare to Virginia?
Middlesex County has an average water safety score of 73/100, which is above the Virginia state average of 66/100.

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