York County, Virginia
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 93/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
EPA monitoring reports for York County cover 6 ZIP codes and tell a largely reassuring story — compliance rates are high and health-based violations are far below the national norm.
How York County Compares
How York County Compares
York County scores 27 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 25 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: York County, Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.5 (asthma 10%, diabetes 11.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,343, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.297% avg pipe failure probability, 17% of ZIPs at high risk
54.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $4,343
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
18,358 housing units in York County
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 York County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in York 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 York 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 York County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Newport News, | 407,300 | 4 |
| 2 | Hollins Mobile Home Park | 267 | 4 |
| 3 | Mobile Estates | 150 | 4 |
| 4 | Pooles Mobile Home Park | 112 | 4 |
| 5 | Yorktown Naval Weapons Station | 2,386 | 0 |
8 total water systems serve York County.
All ZIP Codes in York County
6 ZIP codes tracked in York County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23691 | Yorktown | 99 | A | 0 | — |
| 2 | 23612 | Newport News | 98 | A | 2 | — |
| 3 | 23628 | Newport News | 98 | A | 2 | — |
| 4 | 23690 | Yorktown | 95 | A | 0 | $351K |
| 5 | 23693 | Yorktown | 85 | A | 0 | $468K |
| 6 | 23692 | Yorktown | 80 | B | 0 | $405K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for York County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 54.8% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for York County, Virginia
Overview
York County in Virginia covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (93/100).
2 of 6 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)
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