Baldwin County, Alabama
26 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Although county size varies, Baldwin County's 26 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.
How Baldwin County Compares
How Baldwin County Compares
Baldwin County scores 4 points above the Alabama state average (73/100) and 9 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Baldwin County, Alabama
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14 (asthma 9.3%, diabetes 13.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,904, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.259% avg pipe failure probability
36.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Baldwin County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 10 violations. Past 5 years: 15 total (15 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,904
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
137,535 housing units in Baldwin County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Baldwin County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Baldwin County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Baldwin County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Baldwin County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish Fort Water System | 10,161 | 18 |
| 2 | City of Fairhope, | 59,484 | 17 |
| 3 | City of Daphne, Utilities Board of the | 33,372 | 13 |
| 4 | City of Loxley, | 10,104 | 13 |
| 5 | Belforest Water System | 17,268 | 9 |
26 total water systems serve Baldwin County.
All ZIP Codes in Baldwin County
26 ZIP codes tracked in Baldwin County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36577 | Spanish Fort | 97 | A | 4 | — |
| 2 | 35555 | Fayette | 95 | A | 0 | $124K |
| 3 | 35403 | Tuscaloosa | 93 | A | 4 (2 health) | — |
| 4 | 36201 | Anniston | 90 | A | 1 | $76K |
| 5 | 36551 | Loxley | 90 | A | 0 | $237K |
| 6 | 36507 | Bay Minette | 89 | A | 3 | $161K |
| 7 | 36567 | Robertsdale | 89 | A | 2 | $220K |
| 8 | 36533 | Fairhope | 88 | A | 2 | — |
| 9 | 36536 | Foley | 85 | A | 0 | — |
| 10 | 36576 | Silverhill | 85 | A | 0 | $236K |
| 11 | 36527 | Spanish Fort | 83 | B | 4 | $348K |
| 12 | 36535 | Foley | 80 | B | 0 | $251K |
| 13 | 36547 | Gulf Shores | 80 | B | 0 | — |
| 14 | 36530 | Elberta | 76 | B | 5 (4 health) | $252K |
| 15 | 36542 | Gulf Shores | 75 | B | 0 | $367K |
| 16 | 36526 | Daphne | 73 | B | 7 | $311K |
| 17 | 36532 | Fairhope | 73 | B | 2 | $395K |
| 18 | 36578 | Stapleton | 73 | B | 0 | $210K |
| 19 | 36561 | Orange Beach | 72 | B | 4 | $529K |
| 20 | 36580 | Summerdale | 72 | B | 1 | $238K |
| 21 | 36511 | Bon Secour | 60 | C | 0 | — |
| 22 | 36549 | Lillian | 60 | C | 0 | $198K |
| 23 | 36559 | Montrose | 60 | C | 0 | — |
| 24 | 36574 | Seminole | 60 | C | 0 | $194K |
| 25 | 36555 | Magnolia Springs | 55 | C | 0 | $393K |
| 26 | 36564 | Point Clear | 55 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Baldwin County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Baldwin County, Alabama
Overview
Baldwin County in Alabama covers 26 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).
12 of 26 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 6 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.