COUNTY REPORT VA

Prince George County, Virginia

3 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04

In recent assessments, Prince George County's 3 ZIP codes record strong, consistent water safety outcomes.

How Prince George County Compares

Prince George County80/100
Virginia avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Prince George County Compares

B
County Grade
80/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

Prince George County scores 14 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 12 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

B
County Grade
80
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 23875 (93/100)
Lowest ZIP: 23801 (66/100)
$255K
Median Home Value
$1,133
Avg Remediation (45% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 12.4 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 11.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,660, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.27% avg pipe failure probability

32.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1997
Median Build Year
32.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
27%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,660

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $210/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

9,345 housing units in Prince George County

Pre-1940 2%
1940–1959 4%
1960–1979 21%
1980–1999 36%
2000+ 37%

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 George County

$255K
Median Home Value
$1,133
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Prince George 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 George County residents

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Prince George County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Wildwood Farms 1,071 6
2 Ft Gregg-adams (ft Lee) 28,580 4
3 PUDDLEDOCK ROAD 10,054 4
4 Virginia-american Water Company 30,317 4
5 Rivers Edge Subdivision 441 4

10 total water systems serve Prince George County.

All ZIP Codes in Prince George County

3 ZIP codes tracked in Prince George County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 23875 Prince George 93 A 4 $254K
2 23842 Disputanta 81 B 2 $255K
3 23801 Fort Lee 66 C 0

Recommended Buyer Guides for Prince George County

Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.

Overview

Prince George County in Virginia covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100).

2 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Prince George County?
Prince George County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 3 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Prince George County?
Prince George County is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Prince George County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Prince George County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $3,660 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Prince George County?
The median home build year in Prince George County is 1997. 32.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Prince George County compare to Virginia?
Prince George County has an average water safety score of 80/100, which is above the Virginia state average of 66/100.

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