Harrison County, West Virginia
21 ZIP codes · Avg score 54/100 · Grade D · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Harrison County: D.
Several federal signals point to home-safety risks in this ZIP.
Of 21 ZIP codes in Harrison County, a meaningful portion have recorded health-based violations in recent monitoring periods - placing the county in the lower tier for water safety.
How Harrison County Compares
How Harrison County Compares
Harrison 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 Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Harrison 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: 15.9 (asthma 12.3%, diabetes 15.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,817, driven primarily by flood
80.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Harrison County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 22 violations. Past 5 years: 65 total (65 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.
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: $1,817
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
32,037 housing units in Harrison 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 Harrison County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Harrison 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 Harrison County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Harrison County
8 community water systems serving Harrison County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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18 total water systems serve Harrison County.
Systems with the most violations in Harrison County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Harrison County
21 ZIP codes tracked in Harrison County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26431 | Shinnston | 67 | C | 132 (9 health) | $139K |
| 2 | 26385 | Lost Creek | 54 | D | 22 (3 health) | $155K |
| 3 | 26386 | Lumberport | 52 | D | 31 (7 health) | $163K |
| 4 | 26301 | Clarksburg | 50 | D | 139 (16 health) | $124K |
| 5 | 26330 | Bridgeport | 50 | D | 196 (18 health) | $261K |
| 6 | 26426 | Salem | 50 | D | 52 (6 health) | $118K |
| 7 | 26302 | Clarksburg | — | — | — | |
| 8 | 26306 | Clarksburg | — | — | — | |
| 9 | 26323 | Anmoore | — | — | $69K | |
| 10 | 26361 | Gypsy | — | — | — | |
| 11 | 26366 | Haywood | — | — | — | |
| 12 | 26369 | Hepzibah | — | — | 46 (5 health) | $125K |
| 13 | 26404 | Meadowbrook | — | — | 37 (5 health) | $65K |
| 14 | 26408 | Mount Clare | — | — | 52 (3 health) | $236K |
| 15 | 26422 | Reynoldsville | — | — | 5 | $102K |
| 16 | 26438 | Spelter | — | — | — | |
| 17 | 26448 | Wallace | — | — | $85K | |
| 18 | 26451 | West Milford | — | — | $131K | |
| 19 | 26461 | Clarksburg | — | — | — | |
| 20 | 26463 | Wyatt | — | — | 70 (9 health) | $201K |
| 21 | 26568 | Enterprise | — | — | 60 (9 health) | $85K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Harrison 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 Lead Paint Test Kits — 80.6% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- 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 Harrison County, West Virginia
Overview
Harrison County in West Virginia covers 21 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (54/100) across 6 scored records.
12 of 12 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 28 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
Harrison 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
80.6% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.