Shelby County, Alabama
20 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C
ZipCheckup grade for Shelby County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Within Shelby County, 20 tracked ZIP codes add up to a middle-tier grade, with water records that should be checked system by system.
How Shelby County Compares
How Shelby County Compares
Shelby County scores 8 points below the Alabama state average (72/100) and 9 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
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Shelby County, Alabama
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.2 (asthma 9.3%, diabetes 11.2%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $607, largest modeled factor: Flood
17% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $607
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
101,874 housing units in Shelby 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 Shelby County
Modeled remediation costs in Shelby County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 Shelby County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Shelby County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Shelby County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Show all 8 water systems
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18 water systems mapped to Shelby County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in Shelby County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Shelby County
20 ZIP codes tracked in Shelby County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35143 | Shelby | 83 | B | 1 | $212K |
| 2 | 35244 | Birmingham | 80 | B | 28 | $391K |
| 3 | 35186 | Wilsonville | 67 | C | 1 | $289K |
| 4 | 35043 | Chelsea | 66 | C | 26 (1 health) | $348K |
| 5 | 35114 | Maylene | 66 | C | 4 (1 health) | $280K |
| 6 | 35176 | Vandiver | 65 | C | 3 | $114K |
| 7 | 35242 | Birmingham | 65 | C | 24 | $452K |
| 8 | 35080 | Helena | 64 | C | 28 (1 health) | $279K |
| 9 | 35124 | Pelham | 64 | C | 28 (1 health) | $283K |
| 10 | 35051 | Columbiana | 63 | C | 35 (1 health) | $248K |
| 11 | 35007 | Alabaster | 60 | C | 35 (2 health) | $232K |
| 12 | 35040 | Calera | 60 | C | 14 (2 health) | $211K |
| 13 | 35115 | Montevallo | 60 | C | 15 (2 health) | $166K |
| 14 | 35078 | Harpersville | 56 | C | 31 | $191K |
| 15 | 35178 | Vincent | 56 | C | 31 | $152K |
| 16 | 35147 | Sterrett | 55 | C | 34 | $283K |
| 17 | 35137 | Saginaw | — | — | — | |
| 18 | 35144 | Siluria | — | — | — | |
| 19 | 35185 | Westover | — | — | — | |
| 20 | 35187 | Wilton | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Shelby County
When no specific signal shows up in the records, the list falls back to general water testing and filtration guides rather than staying empty.
- Water Filters Certified for PFAS Reduction — PFAS detected in 7 ZIP codes
- 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 Shelby County, Alabama
Overview
Shelby County in Alabama covers 20 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100) across 16 scored records.
16 of 16 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations 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.