New Kent County, Virginia
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Water systems in New Kent County serve 4 ZIP codes with few reported safety events.
How New Kent County Compares
How New Kent County Compares
New Kent County scores 14 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 12 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.6 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 11.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,475, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.25% avg pipe failure probability
36.3% 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: $3,475
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,158 housing units in New Kent 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 New Kent County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in New Kent 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 New Kent 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 New Kent County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ROCKAHOCK CAMPGROUNDS, INC | 375 | 6 |
| 2 | Central Water System | 7,864 | 6 |
| 3 | Woodhaven Shores | 1,365 | 6 |
| 4 | Wedgewood Subdivision | 114 | 6 |
| 5 | Sign Post Estates | 75 | 6 |
9 total water systems serve New Kent County.
All ZIP Codes in New Kent County
4 ZIP codes tracked in New Kent County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23124 | New Kent | 95 | A | 0 | $378K |
| 2 | 23140 | Providence Forge | 86 | A | 6 | $333K |
| 3 | 23141 | Quinton | 73 | B | 0 | $358K |
| 4 | 23011 | Barhamsville | 66 | C | 0 | $368K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for New Kent County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
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Overview
New Kent County in Virginia covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100).
1 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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)
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