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Environment in North Carolina
Environment data across 352 ZIP codes in North Carolina
North Carolina Snapshot
42
Avg AQI in North Carolina
1,899
EV Stations in North Carolina
59.6°F
Avg Annual Temperature
Last updated May 4, 2026.
How North Carolina compares
North Carolina
42
National Average
43
North Carolina's avg median aqi is 1.6% lower than the national average.
These are the 10 ZIP codes with the best air quality in North Carolina, ranked by lowest median Air Quality Index from EPA AirData. Click any ZIP code for the full local snapshot.
FAQ
How many ZIP codes does Mubboo track in North Carolina?
Mubboo tracks 352 ZIP codes in North Carolina via the U.S. Census ZCTA basemap. Use the search box above to look up data for any specific ZIP.
How does North Carolina's average median air quality index compare nationally?
North Carolina's average median air quality index is lower the national average. See the "How North Carolina compares" callout above for the precise side-by-side comparison.
How fresh is this data?
Mubboo refreshes each data source on its native cadence — HUD Fair Market Rents annually (October), Tax Foundation tables annually, and federal datasets per their published schedules. Each page caches for 24 hours via ISR. See our methodology page for details.
Data sources: EPA Air Quality System (AQS), NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate Normals, U.S. DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center. Mubboo refreshes each source on its native cadence (HUD annually, Tax Foundation annually, etc.). See our full methodology →
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