Coffee County, Alabama
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 86/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
For households in Coffee County, the 7 ZIP codes on record show consistently safe tap water.
How Coffee County Compares
How Coffee County Compares
Coffee County scores 13 points above the Alabama state average (73/100) and 18 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Coffee County, Alabama
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 14.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,926, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.33% avg pipe failure probability, 14% of ZIPs at high risk
55.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Coffee County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,926
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
25,703 housing units in Coffee 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 Coffee County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Coffee 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 Coffee 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 Coffee County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Brockton Water Department | 4,185 | 30 |
| 2 | Coffee County Water Authority | 6,180 | 22 |
| 3 | Elba (ww&eb of the City of) | 5,361 | 15 |
| 4 | Enterprise Water Works | 48,000 | 6 |
| 5 | Ariton Water Works Board (town Of) | 1,263 | 5 |
10 total water systems serve Coffee County.
All ZIP Codes in Coffee County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Coffee County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36331 | Enterprise | 96 | A | 3 | — |
| 2 | 36453 | Kinston | 95 | A | 1 | $97K |
| 3 | 36351 | New Brockton | 89 | A | 7 | $160K |
| 4 | 36346 | Jack | 88 | A | 1 | $138K |
| 5 | 36311 | Ariton | 86 | A | 5 (1 health) | $126K |
| 6 | 36330 | Enterprise | 82 | B | 3 | $199K |
| 7 | 36323 | Elba | 69 | C | 15 (5 health) | $108K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Coffee County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 55.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Coffee County, Alabama
Overview
Coffee County in Alabama covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (86/100).
7 of 7 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.