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Walker County, Alabama

20 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 20 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 20 tracked ZIP records scored
20
ZIP Codes
$107K
Median Home Value
$1,310
Avg Remediation (122% of home value)

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.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.4 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 15.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $683, driven primarily by flood

58.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2024)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Walker County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2022
3 (3 health)
2023
9 (9 health)
2024
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 9 violations. Past 5 years: 14 total (14 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.8% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1980
Median Build Year
58.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
40/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
44%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $683

Flood $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $185/yr
Water / Lead $162/yr

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

Pre-1940 7%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 27%
1980–1999 33%
2000+ 21%

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

$107K
Median Home Value
$1,310
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Walker County

8 community water systems serving Walker County.

Show all 8 water systems

22 total water systems serve Walker County.

Systems with the most violations in Walker County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Walker County

20 ZIP codes tracked in Walker County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 35038 Burnwell
2 35062 Dora 22 $181K
3 35063 Empire 8 (1 health) $93K
4 35130 Quinton 23 (1 health) $103K
5 35148 Sumiton 18 $146K
6 35501 Jasper 21 (2 health) $150K
7 35502 Jasper
8 35503 Jasper 19 (2 health) $160K
9 35504 Jasper 13 (2 health) $196K
10 35546 Berry 7 (2 health) $154K
11 35549 Carbon Hill 6 $58K
12 35550 Cordova 28 $85K
13 35554 Eldridge 8 $105K
14 35560 Goodsprings
15 35573 Kansas
16 35578 Nauvoo 12 (4 health) $97K
17 35579 Oakman 10 $110K
18 35580 Parrish 10 $104K
19 35584 Sipsey
20 35587 Townley 6

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Overview

Walker County in Alabama covers 20 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

15 of 15 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 8 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Walker County?
Walker County is served by 22 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 20 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Walker County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Walker County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $683 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Walker County?
The median home build year in Walker County is 1980. 58.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Walker County, Alabama Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/alabama/walker/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-alabama-walker,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Walker County, Alabama Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/alabama/walker/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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