Newport News County, Virginia
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-04
Throughout Newport News County, the 9 monitored ZIP codes show low violation rates and healthy safety scores — a pattern that puts the county well above the state baseline for drinking water quality.
How Newport News County Compares
How Newport News County Compares
Newport News County scores 21 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 19 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Newport News County, Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.4 (asthma 11.6%, diabetes 13.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,849, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.319% avg pipe failure probability, 11% of ZIPs at high risk
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: $4,849
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
83,128 housing units in Newport News 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 Newport News County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Newport News 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 Newport News 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 Newport News County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Newport News, | 407,300 | 16 |
| 2 | Hollins Mobile Home Park | 267 | 16 |
| 3 | Mobile Estates | 150 | 16 |
| 4 | Pooles Mobile Home Park | 112 | 16 |
| 5 | Fort Eustis | 16,900 | 2 |
All ZIP Codes in Newport News County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Newport News County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23604 | Fort Eustis | 99 | A | 0 | — |
| 2 | 23609 | Newport News | 94 | A | 2 | — |
| 3 | 23603 | Newport News | 89 | A | 2 | $253K |
| 4 | 23606 | Newport News | 89 | A | 2 | $297K |
| 5 | 23601 | Newport News | 84 | B | 2 | $236K |
| 6 | 23602 | Newport News | 84 | B | 2 | $270K |
| 7 | 23608 | Newport News | 84 | B | 2 | $243K |
| 8 | 23605 | Newport News | 79 | B | 2 | $178K |
| 9 | 23607 | Newport News | 79 | B | 2 | $146K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Newport News 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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 58.8% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Newport News County, Virginia
Overview
Newport News County in Virginia covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (87/100).
8 of 9 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)
Updated daily.