COUNTY REPORT VA

Prince William County, Virginia

19 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Compared to state averages, Prince William County scores well — its 19 ZIP codes sit above the baseline for tap water quality.

How Prince William County Compares

Prince William County71/100
Virginia avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Prince William County Compares

B
County Grade
71/100
Avg Safety Score
19
ZIP Codes
12
Water Systems

Prince William County scores 5 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
71
Avg Safety Score
19
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 20136 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 20182 (53/100)
$457K
Median Home Value
$1,884
Avg Remediation (41% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Prince William County, Virginia

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

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 11.2 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 11.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,547, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.256% avg pipe failure probability

38.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1992
Median Build Year
38.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
26%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
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: $2,547

Sea Level Rise $1,500/yr
Flood $842/yr
Energy Code Gap $189/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

156,623 housing units in Prince William County

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 4%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 40%
2000+ 32%

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 William County

$457K
Median Home Value
$1,884
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 William 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 William County residents

Asthma 9.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33.8% (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 William County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Pwcsa - West 136,409 8
2 City of Manassas, 42,696 8
3 Baileys Mobile Home Park 84 8
4 Rolling Brook Mobile Home Park 54 8
5 PWCSA - EAST 168,747 2

12 total water systems serve Prince William County.

All ZIP Codes in Prince William County

19 ZIP codes tracked in Prince William County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 20136 Bristow 83 B 0 $586K
2 22134 Quantico 83 B 0 $238K
3 22135 Quantico 83 B 0
4 22194 Woodbridge 83 B 0
5 22195 Woodbridge 83 B 0
6 22192 Woodbridge 78 B 0 $466K
7 22193 Woodbridge 78 B 0 $427K
8 20109 Manassas 77 B 2 $412K
9 20110 Manassas 77 B 2 $445K
10 20112 Manassas 77 B 2 $616K
11 22191 Woodbridge 73 B 0 $433K
12 20111 Manassas 72 B 2 $449K
13 20181 Nokesville 63 C 0 $671K
14 22172 Triangle 63 C 0 $510K
15 22199 Lorton 63 C 0
16 22025 Dumfries 55 C 0 $498K
17 22026 Dumfries 55 C 0 $436K
18 22125 Occoquan 55 C 0 $485K
19 20182 Nokesville 53 D 0

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Overview

Prince William County in Virginia covers 19 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).

4 of 19 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Prince William County?
Prince William County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 19 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Prince William County?
Prince William County is served by 12 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 19 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Prince William County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Prince William County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,547 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Prince William County?
The median home build year in Prince William County is 1992. 38.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Prince William County compare to Virginia?
Prince William County has an average water safety score of 71/100, which is above the Virginia state average of 66/100.

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