Baldwin County, Alabama
34 ZIP codes · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Baldwin County: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Although county size varies, Baldwin County's 34 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.
How Baldwin County Compares
How Baldwin County Compares
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 Last verified:
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: $2,897, driven primarily by flood
42.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Baldwin County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 9 violations. Past 5 years: 13 total (13 health-based).
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
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,897
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
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 serving Baldwin County
8 community water systems serving Baldwin County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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25 total water systems serve Baldwin County.
Systems with the most violations in Baldwin County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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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
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 Water Filters for PFAS — PFAS detected in 2 ZIP codes
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Baldwin County, Alabama
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.