Greenbrier County, West Virginia
19 ZIP codes · Avg score 50/100 · Grade D · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Greenbrier County: D.
Several federal signals point to home-safety risks in this ZIP.
Covering 19 ZIP codes, Greenbrier County falls in the bottom tier for tap water safety - health-based violations are a recurring pattern, and the county's grade signals that residents should check system-level detail for their specific address.
How Greenbrier County Compares
How Greenbrier County Compares
Greenbrier County scores 21 points below the West Virginia state average (71/100) 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: Greenbrier 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: 17.4 (asthma 12.3%, diabetes 17.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,668, driven primarily by flood
62.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Greenbrier County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 14 violations. Past 5 years: 43 total (43 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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 DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,668
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
16,871 housing units in Greenbrier 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 Greenbrier County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Greenbrier 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 Greenbrier County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Greenbrier County
8 community water systems serving Greenbrier County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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9 total water systems serve Greenbrier County.
Systems with the most violations in Greenbrier County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Greenbrier County
19 ZIP codes tracked in Greenbrier County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24901 | Lewisburg | 50 | D | 65 (9 health) | $244K |
| 2 | 24925 | Caldwell | 50 | D | 53 (3 health) | $201K |
| 3 | 24938 | Frankford | 50 | D | 53 (3 health) | $173K |
| 4 | 24957 | Maxwelton | 50 | D | 53 (3 health) | $311K |
| 5 | 24986 | White Sulphur Springs | 50 | D | 63 (7 health) | $124K |
| 6 | 24902 | Fairlea | — | — | — | |
| 7 | 24916 | Asbury | — | — | $335K | |
| 8 | 24931 | Crawley | — | — | $125K | |
| 9 | 24943 | Grassy Meadows | — | — | $205K | |
| 10 | 24961 | White Sulphur Springs | — | — | — | |
| 11 | 24966 | Renick | — | — | $127K | |
| 12 | 24970 | Ronceverte | — | — | 65 (9 health) | $112K |
| 13 | 24977 | Smoot | — | — | $94K | |
| 14 | 24991 | Williamsburg | — | — | $126K | |
| 15 | 25958 | Charmco | — | — | $74K | |
| 16 | 25962 | Rainelle | — | — | 45 (13 health) | $96K |
| 17 | 25972 | Leslie | — | — | $52K | |
| 18 | 25981 | Quinwood | — | — | 25 (4 health) | $37K |
| 19 | 25984 | Rupert | — | — | $76K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Greenbrier County
Eight risk categories drive the selection - PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback - and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 62.5% of homes built before 1978
- 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 Greenbrier County, West Virginia
Overview
Greenbrier County in West Virginia covers 19 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (50/100) across 5 scored records.
8 of 8 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 30 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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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
Greenbrier 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.
Check for lead in your home
62.5% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.