Alabama — 5th District
119th Congress · 86 ZIP codes · Avg score 52/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-06-03
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
86 ZIP codes tracked in Alabama's 5th District. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35602 | Decatur | 70 | B | 0 |
| 2 | 35609 | Decatur | 70 | B | 0 |
| 3 | 35614 | Athens | 70 | B | 0 |
| 4 | 35670 | Somerville | 70 | B | 0 |
| 5 | 35765 | Pisgah | 70 | B | 0 |
| 6 | 35748 | Gurley | 68 | C | 4 |
| 7 | 35612 | Athens | 66 | C | 0 |
| 8 | 35673 | Trinity | 66 | C | 0 |
| 9 | 35699 | Decatur | 66 | C | 0 |
| 10 | 35603 | Decatur | 65 | C | 0 |
| 11 | 35611 | Athens | 65 | C | 0 |
| 12 | 35613 | Athens | 65 | C | 0 |
| 13 | 35640 | Hartselle | 65 | C | 0 |
| 14 | 35672 | Town Creek | 65 | C | 0 |
| 15 | 35760 | New Hope | 65 | C | 0 |
| 16 | 35650 | Moulton | 64 | C | 3 |
| 17 | 35671 | Tanner | 63 | C | 8 |
| 18 | 35622 | Falkville | 61 | C | 18 |
| 19 | 35772 | Stevenson | 61 | C | 6 (1 health) |
| 20 | 35601 | Decatur | 60 | C | 0 |
| 21 | 35763 | Owens Cross Roads | 59 | C | 2 |
| 22 | 35739 | Ardmore | 56 | C | 370 |
| 23 | 35756 | Madison | 56 | C | 20 |
| 24 | 35807 | Huntsville | 56 | C | 116 |
| 25 | 35824 | Huntsville | 56 | C | 116 |
| 26 | 35896 | Huntsville | 56 | C | 116 |
| 27 | 35986 | Rainsville | 56 | C | 45 |
| 28 | 35619 | Danville | 53 | D | 0 |
| 29 | 35620 | Elkmont | 53 | D | 0 |
| 30 | 35643 | Hillsboro | 53 | D | 0 |
| 31 | 35742 | Capshaw | 53 | D | 0 |
| 32 | 35752 | Hollywood | 53 | D | 0 |
| 33 | 35759 | Meridianville | 53 | D | 0 |
| 34 | 35761 | New Market | 53 | D | 0 |
| 35 | 35766 | Princeton | 53 | D | 0 |
| 36 | 35773 | Toney | 53 | D | 0 |
| 37 | 35776 | Woodville | 53 | D | 0 |
| 38 | 35740 | Bridgeport | 51 | D | 24 |
| 39 | 35749 | Harvest | 51 | D | 25 |
| 40 | 35757 | Madison | 51 | D | 20 |
| 41 | 35758 | Madison | 51 | D | 20 |
| 42 | 35805 | Huntsville | 51 | D | 116 |
| 43 | 35806 | Huntsville | 51 | D | 116 |
| 44 | 35810 | Huntsville | 51 | D | 116 |
| 45 | 35811 | Huntsville | 51 | D | 116 |
| 46 | 35816 | Huntsville | 51 | D | 116 |
| 47 | 35804 | Huntsville | 48 | D | 116 |
| 48 | 35808 | Huntsville | 48 | D | 116 |
| 49 | 35809 | Huntsville | 48 | D | 116 |
| 50 | 35812 | Huntsville | 48 | D | 116 |
Overview
Alabama's 5th District serving an estimated 12,995,226 residents encompasses 86 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is D (52/100).
3416 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 53 are health-based violations. About 47% of tracked ZIP codes have at least one violation.
Top Contaminants
The most frequently cited water quality issues in this district:
- Contaminant 2051 — 103 violations
- Contaminant 2005 — 100 violations
- Contaminant 2010 — 100 violations
- Contaminant 2015 — 100 violations
- Contaminant 2020 — 100 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1987 (~39 years old). Most homes were built after lead pipe regulations were tightened.
Data Sources
- Water quality violations: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Congressional district boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, 119th Congress
- Housing age: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey
Updated daily. Data covers 86 ZIP codes in Alabama's 5th District.