Hickory, NC Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
3 ZIP codes · 66 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 3 ZIP codes across Hickory, NC. The area averages a grade B (71/100); 2 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Hickory, NC. We compared 3 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade B (71/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 1 | 50% |
| C | 1 | 50% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Hickory ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28601 | 75 | B | 15 | 0.0070 mg/L |
| 2 | 28602 | 67 | C | 51 | 0.0015 mg/L |
| 3 | 28603 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 1 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 1 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 66 total violations across Hickory
- 4 health-based violations
- 2 of 2 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 2 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 12 | 2 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | 6 | 2 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 5 | 2 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 4 | 2 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | 2 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Hickory?
ZIP code 28601 has the highest safety score in Hickory at 75/100 (grade B). Check the full report for details.
Is Hickory water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 2 directly mapped ZIP records, 66 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 2 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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