Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
27 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B
ZipCheckup grade for Tuscaloosa County: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Residents of Tuscaloosa County can read the A-B grade as a starting point and then open their own ZIP report, one of 27 on this site.
How Tuscaloosa County Compares
How Tuscaloosa County Compares
Tuscaloosa County scores 9 points above the Alabama state average (72/100) and 8 points above 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: Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.3 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 12%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $473, largest modeled factor: Flood
35% 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: $473
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
95,648 housing units in Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa County
Modeled remediation costs in Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Tuscaloosa County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Tuscaloosa County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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12 water systems mapped to Tuscaloosa County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in Tuscaloosa County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Tuscaloosa County
27 ZIP codes tracked in Tuscaloosa County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35446 | Buhl | 83 | B | 2 | $107K |
| 2 | 35452 | Coker | 83 | B | 1 | $181K |
| 3 | 35463 | Fosters | 83 | B | 1 | $194K |
| 4 | 35480 | Ralph | 83 | B | 1 | $261K |
| 5 | 35401 | Tuscaloosa | 81 | B | 6 (2 health) | $141K |
| 6 | 35404 | Tuscaloosa | 81 | B | 9 (4 health) | $176K |
| 7 | 35405 | Tuscaloosa | 81 | B | 8 (2 health) | $225K |
| 8 | 35406 | Tuscaloosa | 81 | B | 7 (2 health) | $467K |
| 9 | 35453 | Cottondale | 81 | B | 9 (4 health) | $190K |
| 10 | 35456 | Duncanville | 81 | B | 8 (2 health) | $160K |
| 11 | 35473 | Northport | 81 | B | 7 (2 health) | $250K |
| 12 | 35475 | Northport | 81 | B | 7 (2 health) | $310K |
| 13 | 35476 | Northport | 81 | B | 7 (2 health) | $197K |
| 14 | 35487 | Tuscaloosa | 81 | B | 6 (2 health) | — |
| 15 | 35444 | Brookwood | 75 | B | 57 (2 health) | $181K |
| 16 | 35490 | Vance | 72 | B | 65 (4 health) | $168K |
| 17 | 35402 | Tuscaloosa | — | — | — | |
| 18 | 35407 | Tuscaloosa | — | — | — | |
| 19 | 35440 | Abernant | — | — | — | |
| 20 | 35449 | Coaling | — | — | — | |
| 21 | 35457 | Echola | — | — | — | |
| 22 | 35458 | Elrod | — | — | $189K | |
| 23 | 35468 | Kellerman | — | — | — | |
| 24 | 35478 | Peterson | — | — | — | |
| 25 | 35482 | Samantha | — | — | — | |
| 26 | 35485 | Tuscaloosa | — | — | — | |
| 27 | 35486 | Tuscaloosa | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Tuscaloosa County
Read the note next to each link: it gives the reason, such as a radon zone designation or housing age, that led to the recommendation.
- Water Filters Certified for PFAS Reduction — PFAS detected in 2 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 Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
Overview
Tuscaloosa County in Alabama covers 27 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100) across 16 scored records.
16 of 16 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 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.