Pickens County, Alabama
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Pickens: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Tracking 5 ZIP codes in Pickens County shows a water safety record well above the national median - violations are isolated exceptions, not recurring patterns.
How Pickens County Compares
How Pickens County Compares
Pickens County scores 3 points below the Alabama state average (73/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Pickens County, Alabama
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.9 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 18.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $880, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.332% avg pipe failure probability
66.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $880
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,724 housing units in Pickens 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 Pickens County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pickens 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 Pickens County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Pickens County
5 community water systems serving Pickens County.
- C
- C
- B
- C
- C
Systems with the most violations in Pickens County
3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- C
- B
- C
All ZIP Codes in Pickens County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Pickens County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35466 | Gordo | 82 | B | 2 | $120K |
| 2 | 35447 | Carrollton | 72 | B | 3 | $129K |
| 3 | 35481 | Reform | 68 | C | 2 | $93K |
| 4 | 35471 | Mc Shan | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 5 | 35477 | Panola | 63 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pickens County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance - guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 66.3% of homes built before 1978
- 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 Pickens County, Alabama
Overview
Pickens County in Alabama covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).
3 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.