Prince Edward County, Virginia
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Prince Edward: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Based on current EPA data, Prince Edward County's 4 ZIP codes reflect fair but mixed water safety.
How Prince Edward County Compares
How Prince Edward County Compares
Prince Edward County scores 5 points below the Virginia state average (66/100) and 7 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.4 (asthma 11.6%, diabetes 13.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,468, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.467% avg pipe failure probability
67.7% 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: $1,468
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,961 housing units in Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Prince Edward County
1 community water system serving Prince Edward County.
- D
All ZIP Codes in Prince Edward County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Prince Edward County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23909 | Farmville | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 2 | 23943 | Hampden Sydney | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 3 | 23960 | Prospect | 53 | D | 0 | $193K |
| 4 | 23966 | Rice | 53 | D | 0 | $189K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Prince Edward 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 — 67.7% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Prince Edward County in Virginia covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100).
No EPA violations are recorded for the tracked water systems in Prince Edward County as of the latest reporting period.
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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.