Madison County, Alabama
36 ZIP codes · Avg score 43/100 · Grade D · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Madison County: D.
Several federal signals point to home-safety risks in this ZIP.
Your top priority: see the breakdown below and consider a certified water filter. NSF certified filters →
State safety rankings put Madison County near the bottom - 36 ZIP codes, below-average compliance.
How Madison County Compares
How Madison County Compares
Madison County scores 29 points below the Alabama state average (72/100) and 30 points below 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: Madison County, Alabama
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.9 (asthma 9.4%, diabetes 12.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $703, driven primarily by flood
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: $703
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 Madison County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Madison 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 Madison County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Madison County
8 community water systems serving Madison County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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10 total water systems serve Madison County.
Systems with the most violations in Madison County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Madison County
36 ZIP codes tracked in Madison County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35801 | Huntsville | 50 | D | 0 | $400K |
| 2 | 35802 | Huntsville | 50 | D | 0 | $320K |
| 3 | 35803 | Huntsville | 50 | D | 0 | $259K |
| 4 | 35805 | Huntsville | 50 | D | 0 | $108K |
| 5 | 35816 | Huntsville | 50 | D | 0 | $114K |
| 6 | 35896 | Huntsville | 50 | D | 0 | — |
| 7 | 35760 | New Hope | 48 | D | 5 | $165K |
| 8 | 35824 | Huntsville | 46 | D | 9 | $378K |
| 9 | 35758 | Madison | 45 | D | 13 | $337K |
| 10 | 35750 | Hazel Green | 40 | D | 29 | $186K |
| 11 | 35759 | Meridianville | 40 | D | 29 | $272K |
| 12 | 35761 | New Market | 40 | D | 29 | $215K |
| 13 | 35763 | Owens Cross Roads | 40 | D | 30 | $368K |
| 14 | 35806 | Huntsville | 40 | D | 29 | $319K |
| 15 | 35810 | Huntsville | 40 | D | 29 | $126K |
| 16 | 35811 | Huntsville | 40 | D | 29 | $250K |
| 17 | 35741 | Brownsboro | 39 | F | 32 | $294K |
| 18 | 35749 | Harvest | 39 | F | 33 | $270K |
| 19 | 35757 | Madison | 39 | F | 33 | $299K |
| 20 | 35773 | Toney | 33 | F | 178 (1 health) | $199K |
| 21 | 35762 | Normal | — | — | — | |
| 22 | 35767 | Ryland | — | — | — | |
| 23 | 35804 | Huntsville | — | — | — | |
| 24 | 35807 | Huntsville | — | — | — | |
| 25 | 35808 | Huntsville | — | — | 0 | — |
| 26 | 35809 | Huntsville | — | — | — | |
| 27 | 35812 | Huntsville | — | — | — | |
| 28 | 35813 | Huntsville | — | — | — | |
| 29 | 35814 | Huntsville | — | — | — | |
| 30 | 35815 | Huntsville | — | — | — | |
| 31 | 35893 | Huntsville | — | — | — | |
| 32 | 35894 | Huntsville | — | — | — | |
| 33 | 35895 | Huntsville | — | — | — | |
| 34 | 35897 | Huntsville | — | — | — | |
| 35 | 35898 | Huntsville | — | — | — | |
| 36 | 35899 | Huntsville | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Madison County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Water Filters for PFAS — PFAS detected in 1 ZIP code
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- 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 Madison County, Alabama
Overview
Madison County in Alabama covers 36 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (43/100) across 20 scored records.
14 of 21 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.
What You Can Do
Madison County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.