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ZIP 30303 vs ZIP 28202
Atlanta, GA compared to Charlotte, NC on twelve public-records dimensions sourced from EPA, FEMA, USDA, FBI, NCES, and county records. Each cell links to the per-ZIP topic page where the source citation and refresh cadence live.
Last verified 2026-09-24 · methodology
Verdict
On the 3 of 12 dimensions that carry measured values today, radon differs — 30303 is Zone 1, 28202 is Zone 3 (lower is less predicted potential); 2025 median air quality is Good in 30303 (AQI 49) and Moderate in 28202 (AQI 51); neither water system reports a health-based violation in 3 years. zipradar names no overall winner: the other 9 dimensions are not populated yet, and these three are county-level indicators rather than address-level readings. Open either ZIP below for the source and refresh date behind each number.
Side by side
| Dimension | ZIP 30303 | ZIP 28202 |
|---|---|---|
| Water quality EPA SDWIS | Open water quality for 30303 → | Open water quality for 28202 → |
| Flood zone FEMA NFHL | Open flood zone for 30303 → | Open flood zone for 28202 → |
| Wildfire risk USDA Forest Service | Open wildfire risk for 30303 → | Open wildfire risk for 28202 → |
| Air quality EPA AirNow | Open air quality for 30303 → | Open air quality for 28202 → |
| Crime FBI UCR | Open crime for 30303 → | Open crime for 28202 → |
| Schools NCES Common Core | Open schools for 30303 → | Open schools for 28202 → |
| Radon EPA Radon Zones | Open radon for 30303 → | Open radon for 28202 → |
| Lead pipes EPA LCRR / RTI | Open lead pipes for 30303 → | Open lead pipes for 28202 → |
| Property tax County assessor | Open property tax for 30303 → | Open property tax for 28202 → |
| Deed activity County recorder | Open deed activity for 30303 → | Open deed activity for 28202 → |
| Zoning Municipal planning | Open zoning for 30303 → | Open zoning for 28202 → |
| Sex offender registry NSOPW (deep-link) | Open sex offender registry for 30303 → | Open sex offender registry for 28202 → |
Dimensions populate live as ingestion reaches each source. Every row will link to the primary regulator.
Georgia context
Coastal flood (Savannah/Brunswick), tornadoes
Georgia has both Atlantic coastal AE/VE zones and inland tornado/wind exposure. Wildfire risk in southeastern flatwoods. EPA SDWIS compliance varies sharply between urban Atlanta utilities and small rural systems in southwest GA.
North Carolina context
Hurricanes (coastal), PFAS in Cape Fear
North Carolina's Outer Banks + coastal counties carry extensive FEMA VE/AE coverage. Wilmington + Cape Fear basin has documented PFAS contamination flagged in EPA SDWIS. Wildfire risk in western Appalachian counties.
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Flood zones explained — what AE, X, and VE actually mean
Plain-English guide to FEMA flood-zone codes (A, AE, AH, V, VE, X, X-shaded). What the 1% and 0.2% annual-chance zones mean for your property and your insurance.
EPA Radon Zones — what 1, 2, and 3 mean and when you should test
EPA classifies every US county into Zone 1 (high), Zone 2 (moderate), or Zone 3 (low) for radon. Plain-English guide to the classifications and at-home testing.
EPA AQI categories explained — what 0–50 Good through 301–500 Hazardous mean
Plain-English guide to the six EPA Air Quality Index categories: 0–50 Good, 51–100 Moderate, 101–150 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, 151–200 Unhealthy, 201–300 Very Unhealthy, 301–500 Hazardous — what each level means and who is at risk.
FBI UCR and NIBRS — what crime statistics actually show (and don't)
The FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program and its successor NIBRS aggregate crime data from local agencies. Plain-English guide to what gets reported, what doesn't, and how to read the numbers.
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