Ocracoke, NC (27960) Home Safety Report
EPA data for Hyde County Water System
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 27960 in Ocracoke, NC contain zero recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026. This does not establish that every category was monitored or published, and it does not cover events outside that source window.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water No drinking-water violations in EPA records since 2021.
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
- Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
- Flood 794 cumulative NFIP claim records. This historical count is not a current property-risk verdict.
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Score Breakdown
Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable
Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.
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Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.
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Safety & Health (5) MODERATE
Your Water System
ZIP code 27960 in Ocracoke, North Carolina is mapped to the water system Hyde County Water System (EPA ID: NC0448010). This system provides water to approximately 5,256 people from groundwater sources.
Other Water Quality Reports in North Carolina
- 27006 (Advance) - 9 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27007 (Ararat)
- 27009 (Belews Creek) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 27010 (Bethania)
- 27011 (Boonville) - 25 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27012 (Clemmons) - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27013 (Cleveland) - 7 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27014 (Cooleemee) - 9 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27016 (Danbury)
- 27017 (Dobson) - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27018 (East Bend) - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27019 (Germanton) - 98 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27020 (Hamptonville) - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27021 (King) - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27022 (Lawsonville)
- 27023 (Lewisville) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 27024 (Lowgap)
- 27025 (Madison) - 21 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27027 (Mayodan) - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 27028 (Mocksville) - 15 violations recorded for mapped water systems
Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 27943 (Hatteras) - 13 mi
- 27936 (Frisco) - 17 mi
- 27920 (Buxton) - 22 mi
- 28520 (Cedar Island) - 26 mi
- 27915 (Avon) - 26 mi
- 27824 (Engelhard) - 27 mi
- 27885 (Swanquarter) - 30 mi
- 28511 (Atlantic) - 31 mi
- 28577 (Sealevel) - 33 mi
- 27826 (Fairfield) - 35 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Hyde County Water System (NC0448010) on EPA.gov.
4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.
Environmental Hazards (11) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (7) OK
Cost & Community (7) OK
CPSC product recall notices
These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.
Protect Your Home in Ocracoke
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Home & Flood Insurance
The ZIP code for this report in Ocracoke has 794 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.
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Gutter Installation & Repair
The median home in 27960 was built around 1985. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.
Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 27960 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 0 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 27960 (primary system: Hyde County Water System), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.
Where does 27960's water come from?
The recorded water source for Hyde County Water System, a system mapped to ZIP code 27960, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 5,256 people.
How can I get my water tested in Ocracoke?
If Hyde County Water System supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.
What is the radon risk for 27960?
27960 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Hyde County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.
What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 27960?
FEMA records contain 794 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 27960; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is AE, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. This is a substantial claim history, but claim count is not a count of distinct events or properties. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Ocracoke, NC (27960) Home Safety Report. https://zipcheckup.com/report/27960/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 27960
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27943 | Hatteras, NC | 12.7 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 27936 | Frisco, NC | 17.0 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 27920 | Buxton, NC | 21.7 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 28520 | Cedar Island, NC | 25.6 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 27915 | Avon, NC | 26.1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 27824 | Engelhard, NC | 27.1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 27885 | Swanquarter, NC | 29.6 mi | A | 0 |
| 28511 | Atlantic, NC | 31.2 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 28577 | Sealevel, NC | 33.5 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 27826 | Fairfield, NC | 35.1 mi | N/A | 3 |
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