Data source: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19

ZipCheckup compares 63 ZIP codes across Birmingham, AL. The area averages a grade B (78/100); 63 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.

Water quality varies significantly across Birmingham, AL. We analyzed 63 ZIP codes to help you compare neighborhoods by water safety, lead risk, and EPA compliance.

City Overview: Grade B (78/100)

Grade	Neighborhoods	%
A	0	0%
B	61	97%
C	2	3%
D	0	0%
F	0	0%

Neighborhood Rankings

Every ZIP code in Birmingham ranked by Home Safety Score:

Rank	ZIP Code	Score	Grade	Violations	Lead Risk
1	35201	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
2	35202	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
3	35219	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
4	35220	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
5	35224	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
6	35229	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
7	35231	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
8	35232	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
9	35233	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
10	35236	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
11	35237	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
12	35238	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
13	35246	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
14	35249	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
15	35253	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
16	35254	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
17	35255	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
18	35259	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
19	35260	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
20	35261	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
21	35266	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
22	35270	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
23	35282	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
24	35283	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
25	35285	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
26	35287	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
27	35288	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
28	35290	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
29	35291	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
30	35292	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
31	35293	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
32	35294	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
33	35295	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
34	35296	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
35	35297	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
36	35298	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
37	35299	81	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
38	35203	76	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
39	35205	76	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
40	35207	76	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
41	35208	76	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
42	35210	76	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
43	35211	76	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
44	35212	76	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
45	35222	76	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
46	35235	76	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
47	35242	76	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
48	35244	76	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
49	35204	71	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
50	35206	71	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
51	35209	71	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
52	35214	71	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
53	35216	71	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
54	35217	71	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
55	35218	71	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
56	35221	71	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
57	35223	71	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
58	35226	71	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
59	35228	71	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
60	35234	71	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
61	35243	71	B	2	0.0018 mg/L
62	35213	66	C	2	0.0018 mg/L
63	35215	66	C	2	0.0018 mg/L

How Neighborhoods Compare

Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:

• 49 neighborhoods score better than county average
• 14 neighborhoods score worse than county average

EPA Violations

• 126 total violations across Birmingham
• 0 health-based violations
• 63 of 63 ZIP codes have violations
• 0 ZIP codes exceed EPA lead action level

Top Contaminants

Contaminant	Violations	ZIPs
Chlorite	63	63
Stage 1 DBP Rule	63	63

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Birmingham?

ZIP code 35201 has the highest safety score in Birmingham at 81/100 (grade B). Check the full report for details.

Is Birmingham water safe to drink?

Birmingham has an average water safety score of 78/100 (B). Water quality varies by neighborhood — no ZIP codes currently exceed EPA lead limits. Always check your specific ZIP code.

Related Pages

• Birmingham, AL city page
• Alabama state rankings
• All Alabama alerts

Data Sources

• EPA SDWIS
• U.S. Census Bureau

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