COUNTY REPORT AL

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

Jefferson County74/100
Alabama avg73/100
National avg68/100

How Jefferson County Compares

B
County Grade
74/100
Avg Safety Score
87
ZIP Codes
23
Water Systems

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

B
County Grade
74
Avg Safety Score
87
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 35073 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 35181 (53/100)
$166K
Median Home Value
$1,466
Avg Remediation (88% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

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

Asthma 9.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

28%
Pipe Failure Probability
17%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $849

Flood $669/yr
Energy Code Gap $109/yr
Water / Lead $71/yr

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

$166K
Median Home Value
$1,466
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 87 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Jefferson County?
Jefferson County is served by 23 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 87 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Jefferson County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Jefferson County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $849 per homeowner.
How does Jefferson County compare to Alabama?
Jefferson County has an average water safety score of 74/100, which is above the Alabama state average of 73/100.

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