Appling County, Georgia
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 95/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Appling: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Appling County's tap water quality puts it in the upper tier nationally; the 3 ZIP codes here record few health-based violations.
How Appling County Compares
How Appling County Compares
Appling County scores 20 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 27 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.4 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 17.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,947, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.325% avg pipe failure probability
53% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $2,947
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,091 housing units in Appling 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 Appling County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Appling 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 Appling County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Appling County
3 community water systems serving Appling County.
- A
- A
- A
All ZIP Codes in Appling County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Appling County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31515 | Baxley | 99 | A | 0 | — |
| 2 | 31563 | Surrency | 95 | A | 0 | $101K |
| 3 | 31513 | Baxley | 90 | A | 0 | $80K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Appling County
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- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 53% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Appling County in Georgia covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (95/100).
No EPA violations are recorded for the tracked water systems in Appling County as of the latest reporting period.
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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.