COUNTY REPORT AL

Washington County, Alabama

10 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 10 tracked ZIP records scored

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

Unavailable
0 of 10 tracked ZIP records scored
10
ZIP Codes
$162K
Median Home Value
$650
Avg Remediation (0.40% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Washington County, Alabama

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.1 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 17%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,950, largest modeled factor: Sea Level

45% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1982
Median Build Year
45%
Pre-1980 Housing
35/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
30%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $1,950

Sea Level Rise $1,500/yr
Flood $200/yr
Energy Code Gap $180/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

5,894 housing units in Washington County

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 33%
1980–1999 35%
2000+ 19%

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 Washington County

$162K
Median Home Value
$650
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Washington 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 Washington County residents

Asthma 10.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Washington County ZIP codes

3 community water systems mapped to Washington County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Washington County

2 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Washington County

10 ZIP codes tracked in Washington County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 36513 Calvert — — 112 (1 health) $112K
2 36529 Deer Park — — $201K
3 36539 Fruitdale — — $177K
4 36548 Leroy — — $162K
5 36553 Mc Intosh — — 0 $187K
6 36556 Malcolm — — 0 —
7 36558 Millry — — $143K
8 36583 Tibbie — — $159K
9 36584 Vinegar Bend — — —
10 36585 Wagarville — — 0 —

Recommended Buyer Guides for Washington 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.

Overview

Washington County in Alabama covers 10 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.

1 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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 Washington County?
We map 3 public water systems to 10 ZIP codes in our data for Washington County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Washington County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Washington County is sea level. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $1,950 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Washington County?
The median home build year in Washington County is 1982. 45% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

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

Page version: October 2026.

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