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Northampton County, Virginia

15 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 15 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 15 tracked ZIP records scored
15
ZIP Codes
$281K
Median Home Value
$1,315
Avg Remediation (47% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Northampton County, Virginia

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

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.2 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 18.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,125, driven primarily by sea_level

55.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1984
Median Build Year
55.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
40/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
45%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,125

Sea Level Rise $2,200/yr
Flood $446/yr
Energy Code Gap $425/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

7,401 housing units in Northampton County

Pre-1940 18%
1940–1959 15%
1960–1979 16%
1980–1999 22%
2000+ 29%

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 Northampton County

$281K
Median Home Value
$1,315
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Northampton County

3 community water systems serving Northampton County.

Systems with the most violations in Northampton County

2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Northampton County

15 ZIP codes tracked in Northampton County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 23307 Birdsnest $146K
2 23310 Cape Charles 2 $345K
3 23313 Capeville
4 23316 Cheriton $219K
5 23347 Eastville 2
6 23350 Exmore 6 $180K
7 23354 Franktown 6 $493K
8 23398 Jamesville
9 23405 Machipongo 2 $343K
10 23408 Marionville
11 23413 Nassawadox 6
12 23419 Oyster
13 23429 Seaview
14 23443 Townsend
15 23486 Willis Wharf

Recommended Buyer Guides for Northampton County

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Overview

Northampton County in Virginia covers 15 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

6 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Northampton County?
Northampton County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 15 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Northampton County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Northampton County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $3,125 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Northampton County?
The median home build year in Northampton County is 1984. 55.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Northampton County, Virginia Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/virginia/northampton/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Northampton County, Virginia Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/virginia/northampton/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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