Stafford County, Virginia
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 50/100 · Grade D · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Stafford County: D.
Several federal signals point to home-safety risks in this ZIP.
Monitoring across Stafford County's 9 ZIP codes reveals a persistent pattern of below-average water quality - multiple areas carry documented health violations, and the data has shown little improvement over recent reporting cycles.
How Stafford County Compares
How Stafford County Compares
Stafford County 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:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Stafford County, Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.3 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 10.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,089, driven primarily by sea_level
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,089
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 Stafford County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Stafford 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 Stafford County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Stafford County
1 community water system serving Stafford County.
- D
All ZIP Codes in Stafford County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Stafford County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22405 | Fredericksburg | 50 | D | 0 | $413K |
| 2 | 22406 | Fredericksburg | 50 | D | 0 | $483K |
| 3 | 22554 | Stafford | 50 | D | 0 | $483K |
| 4 | 22556 | Stafford | 50 | D | 0 | $454K |
| 5 | 22430 | Brooke | — | — | — | |
| 6 | 22463 | Garrisonville | — | — | — | |
| 7 | 22471 | Hartwood | — | — | — | |
| 8 | 22545 | Ruby | — | — | — | |
| 9 | 22555 | Stafford | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Stafford County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Stafford County, Virginia
Overview
Stafford County in Virginia covers 9 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (50/100) across 4 scored records.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 4 ZIP codes 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
Stafford County 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.