Petersburg County, Virginia
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Within Petersburg County, 3 tracked ZIP codes reveal moderate water quality — national standards are generally met, with some documented exceptions.
How Petersburg County Compares
How Petersburg County Compares
Petersburg County scores 8 points below the Virginia state average (66/100) and 10 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.1 (asthma 13%, diabetes 19.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,473, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.333% avg pipe failure probability
67.5% 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: $4,473
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
29,091 housing units in Petersburg 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 Petersburg County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Petersburg 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 Petersburg 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 Petersburg County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Petersburg, | 33,394 | 6 |
| 2 | Dcwa Central | 7,764 | 6 |
| 3 | Wildwood Farms | 1,071 | 6 |
| 4 | Lew Jones Subdivision | 62 | 6 |
| 5 | Appomattox River Water Authority | — | 6 |
8 total water systems serve Petersburg County.
All ZIP Codes in Petersburg County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Petersburg County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23804 | Petersburg | 62 | C | 2 | — |
| 2 | 23803 | Petersburg | 56 | C | 2 | $209K |
| 3 | 23805 | Petersburg | 56 | C | 2 | $208K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Petersburg County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 67.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Petersburg County in Virginia covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100).
3 of 3 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.