Berkeley County, West Virginia
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 54/100 · Grade D
ZipCheckup grade for Berkeley County: D.
Federal records show several conditions worth reviewing.
Bottom two grades: Berkeley County, 12 ZIP codes.
How Berkeley County Compares
How Berkeley County Compares
Berkeley County scores 17 points below the West Virginia state average (71/100) and 19 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
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Berkeley County, West Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.5 (asthma 12.2%, diabetes 13.5%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,333, largest modeled factor: Flood
29% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
County 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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,333
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
51,663 housing units in Berkeley 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 Berkeley County
Modeled remediation costs in Berkeley County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 Berkeley County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Berkeley County ZIP codes
6 community water systems mapped to Berkeley County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Systems with the most violations in Berkeley County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Berkeley County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Berkeley County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25413 | Bunker Hill | 62 | C | 4 | $249K |
| 2 | 25420 | Gerrardstown | 58 | C | 17 | $275K |
| 3 | 25419 | Falling Waters | 55 | C | 15 | $251K |
| 4 | 25427 | Hedgesville | 55 | C | 15 | $258K |
| 5 | 25403 | Martinsburg | 50 | D | 52 | $302K |
| 6 | 25404 | Martinsburg | 50 | D | 41 | $227K |
| 7 | 25405 | Martinsburg | 50 | D | 49 | $255K |
| 8 | 25428 | Inwood | 50 | D | 41 | $234K |
| 9 | 25401 | Martinsburg | — | — | 41 | $222K |
| 10 | 25402 | Martinsburg | — | — | — | |
| 11 | 25421 | Glengary | — | — | — | |
| 12 | 25440 | Ridgeway | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Berkeley County
Read the note next to each link: it gives the reason, such as a radon zone designation or housing age, that led to the recommendation.
- Water Filters Certified for PFAS Reduction — PFAS detected in 5 ZIP codes
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- 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 Berkeley County, West Virginia
Overview
Berkeley County in West Virginia covers 12 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (54/100) across 8 scored records.
9 of 9 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
- 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
Berkeley County has an average Home Safety grade of D across its scored ZIP records. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Ask a certified laboratory which tests it offers for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants relevant to your home; a $20-$50 kit may cover only certain contaminants.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF/ANSI-certified filters reduce the specific contaminants listed on their certification. 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 reports monitored contaminants detected in the utility's water and related compliance information.