COUNTY REPORT GA

Glynn County, Georgia

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 98/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Glynn County: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

For households in Glynn County, the 8 ZIP codes on record show consistently safe tap water.

How Glynn County Compares

Glynn County98/100
Georgia avg74/100
National avg73/100

How Glynn County Compares

A
County Grade
98/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
12
Water Systems

Glynn County scores 24 points above the Georgia state average (74/100) and 25 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 Last verified:

A
County Grade
98
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 31524 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 31525 (97/100)
$387K
Median Home Value
$1,463
Avg Remediation (38% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Glynn County, Georgia

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: 14.6 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 15.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,781, driven primarily by flood

51.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1986
Median Build Year
51.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
26/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
13%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
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: $2,781

Flood $2,333/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Wildfire $300/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

42,418 housing units in Glynn County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 33%
2000+ 27%

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 Glynn County

$387K
Median Home Value
$1,463
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Glynn 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 Glynn County residents

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Glynn County

8 community water systems serving Glynn County.

Show all 8 water systems

12 total water systems serve Glynn County.

Systems with the most violations in Glynn County

4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Glynn County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Glynn County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 31524 Brunswick 100 A 1
2 31520 Brunswick 99 A 2 $135K
3 31522 Saint Simons Island 97 A 2 $498K
4 31525 Brunswick 97 A 9 $199K
5 31521 Brunswick
6 31523 Brunswick 3 $276K
7 31527 Jekyll Island 0 $522K
8 31561 Sea Island 2 $2000K

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Overview

Glynn County in Georgia covers 8 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (98/100) across 4 scored records.

6 of 7 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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Data Sources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Glynn County?
Glynn County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 8 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Glynn County?
Glynn County is served by 12 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Glynn County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Glynn County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,781 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Glynn County?
The median home build year in Glynn County is 1986. 51.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Glynn County compare to Georgia?
Glynn County has an average Home Safety Score of 98/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Georgia state average of 74/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Glynn County, GA: HSS 98/100; 12 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/georgia/glynn/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Glynn County, GA: HSS 98/100; 12 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/georgia/glynn/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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