Northumberland County, Virginia
13 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Although county size varies, Northumberland County's 13 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.
How Northumberland County Compares
How Northumberland County Compares
Northumberland County scores 11 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 9 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Northumberland County, Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.8 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 17.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,988, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.333% avg pipe failure probability
56.5% 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: $3,988
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
12,726 housing units in Northumberland 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 Northumberland County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Northumberland 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 Northumberland 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 Northumberland County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FLEETON | 69 | 7 |
| 2 | Reedville Manor | 28 | 7 |
| 3 | Towles Landing | 68 | 7 |
| 4 | Lee Dale Shores | 34 | 7 |
| 5 | NORTHUMBERLAND PLANTATION | 100 | 4 |
14 total water systems serve Northumberland County.
All ZIP Codes in Northumberland County
13 ZIP codes tracked in Northumberland County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22403 | Fredericksburg | 95 | A | 0 | — |
| 2 | 22435 | Callao | 89 | A | 1 | $202K |
| 3 | 22539 | Reedville | 89 | A | 7 (1 health) | $412K |
| 4 | 22473 | Heathsville | 87 | A | 4 | $260K |
| 5 | 22579 | Wicomico Church | 85 | A | 7 | — |
| 6 | 22482 | Kilmarnock | 78 | B | 3 | $348K |
| 7 | 22432 | Burgess | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 8 | 22456 | Edwardsville | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 9 | 22577 | Sandy Point | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 10 | 22530 | Ophelia | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 11 | 22469 | Hague | 65 | C | 0 | $244K |
| 12 | 22488 | Kinsale | 65 | C | 0 | $517K |
| 13 | 22511 | Lottsburg | 60 | C | 0 | $411K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Northumberland County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 56.5% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Northumberland County, Virginia
Overview
Northumberland County in Virginia covers 13 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).
5 of 13 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.
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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.