Salem City, Virginia
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 50/100 · Grade D · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Salem City: D.
Several federal signals point to home-safety risks in this ZIP.
Salem City's 3 ZIP codes show a poor compliance record - repeated MCL exceedances have kept the city in the bottom tier for water safety.
How Salem City Compares
How Salem City Compares
Salem City scores 25 points below the Virginia state average (75/100) and 23 points below 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:
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 12%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,393, driven primarily by flood
City Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
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: $1,393
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 Salem City
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Salem 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 Salem City residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Salem City
2 community water systems serving Salem City.
- D
- D
All ZIP Codes in Salem City
3 ZIP codes tracked in Salem City.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24153 | Salem | 50 | D | 0 | $251K |
| 2 | 24155 | Roanoke | — | — | — | |
| 3 | 24157 | Roanoke | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Salem City
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in city
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Salem City, Virginia
Overview
Salem City in Virginia covers 3 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (50/100) across 1 scored records.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
What You Can Do
Salem City has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.