Jefferson County, Alabama
87 ZIP codes · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Jefferson County earns a high water safety grade — 87 ZIP codes tracked, virtually all compliant.
How Jefferson County Compares
How Jefferson County Compares
Jefferson County scores 1 points above the Alabama state average (73/100) and 6 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Jefferson County, Alabama
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.8 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 15.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $849, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.281% avg pipe failure probability, 17% of ZIPs at high risk
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: $849
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Jefferson County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CENTRAL ALABAMA WATER SYSTEM | 585,000 | 153 |
| 2 | Blue Hole Water Company, Inc., the | 246 | 120 |
| 3 | BESSEMER WATER SERVICE | 86,091 | 54 |
| 4 | Warrior River Water Authority | 38,700 | 44 |
| 5 | Water Works, Inc. | 594 | 44 |
23 total water systems serve Jefferson County.
All ZIP Codes in Jefferson County
87 ZIP codes tracked in Jefferson County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35073 | Graysville | 83 | B | 0 | $116K |
| 2 | 35118 | Mulga | 83 | B | 0 | $157K |
| 3 | 35021 | Bessemer | 81 | B | 11 (2 health) | — |
| 4 | 35201 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 5 | 35202 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 6 | 35219 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 7 | 35220 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 8 | 35224 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | $82K |
| 9 | 35229 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 10 | 35231 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 11 | 35232 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 12 | 35233 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | $332K |
| 13 | 35236 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 14 | 35237 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 15 | 35238 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 16 | 35246 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 17 | 35249 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 18 | 35253 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 19 | 35254 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 20 | 35255 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 21 | 35259 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 22 | 35260 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 23 | 35261 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 24 | 35266 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 25 | 35270 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 26 | 35282 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 27 | 35283 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 28 | 35285 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 29 | 35287 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 30 | 35288 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 31 | 35290 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 32 | 35291 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 33 | 35292 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 34 | 35293 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 35 | 35294 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 36 | 35295 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 37 | 35296 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 38 | 35297 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 39 | 35298 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 40 | 35299 | Birmingham | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 41 | 35036 | Brookside | 78 | B | 0 | — |
| 42 | 35173 | Trussville | 78 | B | 0 | $328K |
| 43 | 35022 | Bessemer | 76 | B | 11 (2 health) | $241K |
| 44 | 35056 | Cullman | 76 | B | 6 | — |
| 45 | 35203 | Birmingham | 76 | B | 2 | $289K |
| 46 | 35205 | Birmingham | 76 | B | 2 | $292K |
| 47 | 35207 | Birmingham | 76 | B | 2 | $75K |
| 48 | 35208 | Birmingham | 76 | B | 2 | $92K |
| 49 | 35210 | Birmingham | 76 | B | 2 | $248K |
| 50 | 35211 | Birmingham | 76 | B | 2 | $95K |
| 51 | 35212 | Birmingham | 76 | B | 2 | $210K |
| 52 | 35222 | Birmingham | 76 | B | 2 | $375K |
| 53 | 35235 | Birmingham | 76 | B | 2 | $166K |
| 54 | 35023 | Bessemer | 71 | B | 11 (2 health) | $153K |
| 55 | 35204 | Birmingham | 71 | B | 2 | $82K |
| 56 | 35206 | Birmingham | 71 | B | 2 | $123K |
| 57 | 35209 | Birmingham | 71 | B | 2 | $466K |
| 58 | 35216 | Birmingham | 71 | B | 2 | $376K |
| 59 | 35217 | Birmingham | 71 | B | 2 | $114K |
| 60 | 35218 | Birmingham | 71 | B | 2 | $80K |
| 61 | 35221 | Birmingham | 71 | B | 2 | $73K |
| 62 | 35223 | Birmingham | 71 | B | 2 | $744K |
| 63 | 35226 | Birmingham | 71 | B | 2 | $387K |
| 64 | 35228 | Birmingham | 71 | B | 2 | $79K |
| 65 | 35234 | Birmingham | 71 | B | 2 | $78K |
| 66 | 35243 | Birmingham | 71 | B | 2 | $484K |
| 67 | 35020 | Bessemer | 66 | C | 11 (2 health) | $91K |
| 68 | 35213 | Birmingham | 66 | C | 2 | $753K |
| 69 | 35215 | Birmingham | 66 | C | 2 | $147K |
| 70 | 35005 | Adamsville | 63 | C | 0 | $138K |
| 71 | 35006 | Adger | 63 | C | 0 | $117K |
| 72 | 35043 | Chelsea | 63 | C | 0 | $348K |
| 73 | 35061 | Dolomite | 63 | C | 0 | $163K |
| 74 | 35064 | Fairfield | 63 | C | 0 | $120K |
| 75 | 35068 | Fultondale | 63 | C | 0 | $188K |
| 76 | 35071 | Gardendale | 63 | C | 0 | $240K |
| 77 | 35117 | Mount Olive | 63 | C | 0 | $195K |
| 78 | 35127 | Pleasant Grove | 63 | C | 0 | $189K |
| 79 | 35015 | Alton | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 80 | 35048 | Clay | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 81 | 35060 | Docena | 53 | D | 0 | $111K |
| 82 | 35091 | Kimberly | 53 | D | 0 | $285K |
| 83 | 35116 | Morris | 53 | D | 0 | $228K |
| 84 | 35119 | New Castle | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 85 | 35139 | Sayre | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 86 | 35142 | Shannon | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 87 | 35181 | Watson | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Jefferson County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- 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 Jefferson County, Alabama
Overview
Jefferson County in Alabama covers 87 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (74/100).
65 of 87 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 8 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.