CITY REPORT VA

Richmond City, Virginia

35 ZIP codes · Avg score 100/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Richmond City: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

Covering 35 ZIP codes, Richmond City earns a high grade for tap water - most systems report zero health-based violations, and the overall compliance rate comfortably exceeds federal benchmarks.

How Richmond City Compares

Richmond City100/100
Virginia avg75/100
National avg73/100

How Richmond City Compares

A
City Grade
100/100
Avg Safety Score
35
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems

Richmond City scores 25 points above the Virginia state average (75/100) and 27 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

A
City Grade
100
Avg Safety Score
35
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 23173 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 23298 (100/100)
$293K
Median Home Value
$1,513
Avg Remediation (52% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Richmond City, 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: 12.8 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 12.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,058, driven primarily by sea_level

City Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

38/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
30%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,058

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $1,213/yr
Energy Code Gap $585/yr

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

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Richmond City

$293K
Median Home Value
$1,513
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Richmond City, 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 Richmond City residents

Asthma 11.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Richmond City

3 community water systems serving Richmond City.

Systems with the most violations in Richmond City

1 water system with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Richmond City

35 ZIP codes tracked in Richmond City.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 23173 University Of Richmond 100 A 1
2 23219 Richmond 100 A 1 $288K
3 23220 Richmond 100 A 1 $469K
4 23221 Richmond 100 A 1 $544K
5 23222 Richmond 100 A 1 $252K
6 23223 Richmond 100 A 1 $236K
7 23224 Richmond 100 A 1 $189K
8 23225 Richmond 100 A 1 $293K
9 23227 Richmond 100 A 1 $330K
10 23230 Richmond 100 A 1 $344K
11 23234 Richmond 100 A 1 $237K
12 23235 Richmond 100 A 1 $325K
13 23284 Richmond 100 A 1
14 23298 Richmond 100 A 1
15 23058 Glen Allen
16 23218 Richmond
17 23232 Richmond
18 23241 Richmond
19 23249 Richmond
20 23260 Richmond
21 23269 Richmond
22 23273 Henrico
23 23274 Richmond
24 23276 Richmond
25 23278 Richmond
26 23279 Richmond
27 23282 Richmond
28 23285 Richmond
29 23286 Richmond
30 23289 Richmond
31 23290 Richmond
32 23291 Richmond
33 23292 Richmond
34 23293 Richmond
35 23295 Richmond

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Overview

Richmond City in Virginia covers 35 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (100/100) across 14 scored records.

14 of 14 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Richmond City?
Richmond City receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 35 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Richmond City?
Richmond City is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 35 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Richmond City?
The primary environmental risk factor in Richmond City is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $4,058 per homeowner.
How does Richmond City compare to Virginia?
Richmond City has an average Home Safety Score of 100/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Virginia state average of 75/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Richmond City, VA: HSS 100/100; 1 Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/county/virginia/richmond-city/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-virginia-richmond-city,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Richmond City, VA: HSS 100/100; 1 Violation}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/virginia/richmond-city/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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