Radon in ZIP code 28530

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ZIP 28530 crosses 4 county lines. Most of its land (39.5%) is in Pitt County, North Carolina. EPA’s radon zone for this area: Zone 3, low potential.

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Zone 3 Pitt County, NC · 39.5% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level below 2 pCi/L.

Zone 3 Lenoir County, NC · 35.7% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level below 2 pCi/L.

Zone 3 Craven County, NC · 16.5% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level below 2 pCi/L.

Zone 3 Greene County, NC · 8.3% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level below 2 pCi/L.

What this means for homes in 28530

EPA built its zone map county by county in 1993, so every address in each part of 28530 shares its county’s prediction. The zone is a starting point, not a measurement of your house. A Zone 3 prediction is the lowest, but EPA still finds homes above the action level in these areas.

Because 28530 crosses county lines, your county depends on your street. Your property tax bill or county assessor site shows which county you are in. Next: read how to test your home, then check the number with the level calculator.

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North Carolina radon help

NC NC Department of Health and Human Services, Radon Program (828-712-0972) can help with test kits, local data and credentialed professionals: www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/health-service-regulation/north-carolina-radon-program.

Frequently asked questions

What is the radon zone for ZIP code 28530?

ZIP 28530 spans 4 counties. The highest-potential zone among them is Zone 3 (low potential). Pitt County: Zone 3 (39.5% of the ZIP's land); Lenoir County: Zone 3 (35.7% of the ZIP's land); Craven County: Zone 3 (16.5% of the ZIP's land); Greene County: Zone 3 (8.3% of the ZIP's land).

Should I test for radon in 28530?

Yes. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone, because radon varies from house to house. Fix the home if a confirmed result is 4 pCi/L or higher, and consider fixing between 2 and 4 pCi/L.

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  • What 2, 4 and 8 pCi/L mean and when to fix

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Sources

  1. U.S. EPA, EPA Map of Radon Zones (text version)
  2. U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZCTA to County Relationship File
Radon in ZIP 28530 (Pitt County, NC): EPA radon zone · Radon by ZIP