COUNTY REPORT AL

Baldwin County, Alabama

34 ZIP codes · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A

ZipCheckup grade for Baldwin County: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

Baldwin County: A or B, 34 ZIP codes tracked.

How Baldwin County Compares

Baldwin County87/100
Alabama avg72/100
National avg73/100

How Baldwin County Compares

A
County Grade
87/100
Avg Safety Score
34
ZIP Codes
25
Water Systems

Baldwin County scores 15 points above the Alabama state average (72/100) and 14 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData

A
County Grade
87
Avg Safety Score
34
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 36535 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 36578 (68/100)
$237K
Median Home Value
$567
Avg Remediation (0.24% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14 (asthma 9.3%, diabetes 13.4%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $2,828, largest modeled factor: Flood

25% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.2% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1992
Median Build Year
25%
Pre-1980 Housing
33/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
16%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,828

Flood $1,527/yr
Sea Level Rise $1,348/yr
Energy Code Gap $127/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

141,445 housing units in Baldwin County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 6%
1960–1979 16%
1980–1999 36%
2000+ 39%

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

$237K
Median Home Value
$567
Est. Remediation Cost
0.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Baldwin County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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

Asthma 9.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems mapped to Baldwin County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Baldwin County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

25 water systems mapped to Baldwin County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Baldwin County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Baldwin County

34 ZIP codes tracked in Baldwin County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 36535 Foley 100 A 34 $251K
2 36567 Robertsdale 100 A 1 $220K
3 36574 Seminole 100 A 0 $194K
4 36580 Summerdale 100 A 6 $238K
5 35555 Fayette 97 A 10 $124K
6 36530 Elberta 97 A 40 (4 health) $252K
7 36549 Lillian 97 A 5 (4 health) $198K
8 36542 Gulf Shores 88 A 68 $367K
9 36527 Spanish Fort 85 A 108 $348K
10 36201 Anniston 81 B 28 (1 health) $76K
11 36532 Fairhope 80 B 15 $395K
12 36551 Loxley 79 B 49 $237K
13 36526 Daphne 78 B 52 $311K
14 36561 Orange Beach 72 B 68 $529K
15 36507 Bay Minette 69 C 102 $161K
16 36578 Stapleton 68 C 108 $210K
17 35403 Tuscaloosa — — —
18 36039 Hardaway — — —
19 36511 Bon Secour — — —
20 36512 Bucks — — 4 (1 health) —
21 36533 Fairhope — — —
22 36536 Foley — — —
23 36547 Gulf Shores — — 0 —
24 36550 Little River — — —
25 36555 Magnolia Springs — — $393K
26 36559 Montrose — — 11 —
27 36562 Perdido — — 95 $143K
28 36564 Point Clear — — 5 —
29 36569 Saint Stephens — — $132K
30 36576 Silverhill — — 6 $236K
31 36577 Spanish Fort — — —
32 36579 Stockton — — $241K
33 36581 Sunflower — — $306K
34 36742 Gallion — — 2 $131K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Baldwin County

When no specific signal shows up in the records, the list falls back to general water testing and filtration guides rather than staying empty.

Overview

Baldwin County in Alabama covers 34 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (87/100) across 16 scored records.

21 of 23 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 6 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Baldwin County?
Baldwin County receives an average Home Safety grade of A from its scored ZIP records (34 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.
How many water systems serve Baldwin County?
We map 25 public water systems to 34 ZIP codes in our data for Baldwin County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Baldwin County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Baldwin County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $2,828 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Baldwin County?
The median home build year in Baldwin County is 1992. 25% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Baldwin County compare to Alabama?
Baldwin County has an average Home Safety Score of 87/100 under model 4.0.0, which is at or above the Alabama state average of 72/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Baldwin County, AL: HSS 87/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/alabama/baldwin/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-alabama-baldwin,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Baldwin County, AL: HSS 87/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/alabama/baldwin/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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