Charleston, SC Home Safety by Neighborhood - Grade B
16 ZIP codes · 0 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 16 ZIP codes across Charleston, SC. The area averages a grade B (83/100); 0 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Charleston, SC. We compared 16 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 (83/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 10 | 100% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Charleston ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29401 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0035 mg/L |
| 2 | 29403 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0035 mg/L |
| 3 | 29406 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0035 mg/L |
| 4 | 29407 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0035 mg/L |
| 5 | 29409 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0035 mg/L |
| 6 | 29412 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0035 mg/L |
| 7 | 29414 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0035 mg/L |
| 8 | 29424 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0035 mg/L |
| 9 | 29425 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0035 mg/L |
| 10 | 29492 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0035 mg/L |
| 11 | 29402 | — | — | — | No data |
| 12 | 29413 | — | — | — | No data |
| 13 | 29416 | — | — | — | No data |
| 14 | 29417 | — | — | — | No data |
| 15 | 29422 | — | — | — | No data |
| 16 | 29423 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 1 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 9 neighborhoods score worse than county average
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Charleston?
ZIP code 29401 has the highest safety score in Charleston at 83/100 (grade B). Check the full report for details.
Is Charleston water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 10 directly mapped ZIP records, the directly mapped EPA records report zero violations; 0 of 10 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
Reporting periods vary by source; the page metadata identifies this materialization.