Virginia Beach County, Virginia
21 ZIP codes · Avg score 90/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-04
Within Virginia Beach County, all 21 tracked ZIP codes show above-average drinking water safety — violations are infrequent and typically minor.
How Virginia Beach County Compares
How Virginia Beach County Compares
Virginia Beach County scores 24 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 22 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Virginia Beach County, Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.4 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 12.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,348, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.273% avg pipe failure probability
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,348
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 Virginia Beach County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Virginia Beach County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Norfolk, | 234,220 | 1 |
| 2 | Naval Station Norfolk | 48,826 | 1 |
| 3 | Nsa Hampton Roads, Main Base | 7,533 | 1 |
| 4 | Nsa Hampton Roads, Portsmouth Annex | 6,072 | 1 |
| 5 | Naval Support Activity-nw | 1,400 | 1 |
11 total water systems serve Virginia Beach County.
All ZIP Codes in Virginia Beach County
21 ZIP codes tracked in Virginia Beach County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23459 | Virginia Beach | 99 | A | 0 | — |
| 2 | 23460 | Virginia Beach | 99 | A | 0 | — |
| 3 | 23461 | Virginia Beach | 99 | A | 0 | — |
| 4 | 23463 | Virginia Beach | 99 | A | 0 | — |
| 5 | 23465 | Virginia Beach | 99 | A | 0 | — |
| 6 | 23466 | Virginia Beach | 99 | A | 0 | — |
| 7 | 23467 | Virginia Beach | 99 | A | 0 | — |
| 8 | 23479 | Virginia Beach | 99 | A | 0 | — |
| 9 | 23450 | Virginia Beach | 95 | A | 0 | — |
| 10 | 23458 | Virginia Beach | 95 | A | 0 | — |
| 11 | 23471 | Virginia Beach | 95 | A | 0 | — |
| 12 | 23501 | Norfolk | 95 | A | 1 | — |
| 13 | 23457 | Virginia Beach | 85 | A | 0 | $557K |
| 14 | 23462 | Virginia Beach | 85 | A | 0 | $269K |
| 15 | 23453 | Virginia Beach | 80 | B | 0 | $322K |
| 16 | 23454 | Virginia Beach | 80 | B | 0 | $402K |
| 17 | 23455 | Virginia Beach | 80 | B | 0 | $398K |
| 18 | 23464 | Virginia Beach | 80 | B | 0 | $339K |
| 19 | 23451 | Virginia Beach | 75 | B | 0 | $591K |
| 20 | 23452 | Virginia Beach | 75 | B | 0 | $324K |
| 21 | 23456 | Virginia Beach | 75 | B | 0 | $456K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Virginia Beach 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 Water Testing Kits — Baseline water quality check for your ZIP
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant peace of mind
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Virginia Beach County, Virginia
Overview
Virginia Beach County in Virginia covers 21 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (90/100).
1 of 21 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.