Walker County, Alabama
20 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Walker County — 20 ZIP codes, above-average safety grade.
How Walker County Compares
How Walker County Compares
Walker County scores 5 points above the Alabama state average (73/100) and 10 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Walker County, Alabama
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.4 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 15.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $535, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.357% avg pipe failure probability, 17% of ZIPs at high risk
58.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Walker County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 11 violations. Past 5 years: 17 total (17 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $535
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
36,176 housing units in Walker 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 Walker County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Walker 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 Walker County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Walker County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jasper Water Works and Sewer Board | 28,638 | 41 |
| 2 | Curry Water Authority | 18,060 | 40 |
| 3 | Boldo Water & Fire Prot. Authority | 4,857 | 40 |
| 4 | Parrish Water Works Board | 5,679 | 40 |
| 5 | Carbon Hill Utilities Board | 3,159 | 23 |
26 total water systems serve Walker County.
All ZIP Codes in Walker County
20 ZIP codes tracked in Walker County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35148 | Sumiton | 83 | B | 0 | $146K |
| 2 | 35550 | Cordova | 83 | B | 0 | $85K |
| 3 | 35554 | Eldridge | 83 | B | 0 | $105K |
| 4 | 35560 | Goodsprings | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 5 | 35578 | Nauvoo | 83 | B | 0 | $97K |
| 6 | 35579 | Oakman | 83 | B | 1 | $110K |
| 7 | 35580 | Parrish | 83 | B | 0 | $104K |
| 8 | 35587 | Townley | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 9 | 35549 | Carbon Hill | 82 | B | 3 | $58K |
| 10 | 35501 | Jasper | 81 | B | 10 (2 health) | $150K |
| 11 | 35502 | Jasper | 81 | B | 10 (2 health) | — |
| 12 | 35503 | Jasper | 81 | B | 10 (2 health) | $160K |
| 13 | 35504 | Jasper | 81 | B | 10 (2 health) | $196K |
| 14 | 35062 | Dora | 79 | B | 9 | $181K |
| 15 | 35546 | Berry | 79 | B | 2 | $154K |
| 16 | 35573 | Kansas | 78 | B | 4 (1 health) | — |
| 17 | 35130 | Quinton | 76 | B | 1 | $103K |
| 18 | 35063 | Empire | 63 | C | 0 | $93K |
| 19 | 35038 | Burnwell | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 20 | 35584 | Sipsey | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Walker County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 58.5% of homes built before 1978
- 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 Walker County, Alabama
Overview
Walker County in Alabama covers 20 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100).
10 of 20 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 9 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.