Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow

ZipCheckup compares 63 ZIP codes across Birmingham, AL. The area averages a grade B (72/100); 30 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.

Home-safety conditions vary across Birmingham, AL. We compared 63 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.

City Overview: Grade B (72/100)

Grade	Neighborhoods	%
A	0	0%
B	24	89%
C	3	11%
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	35244	80	B	28	0.0018 mg/L
2	35203	74	B	3	0.0018 mg/L
3	35204	74	B	3	0.0018 mg/L
4	35205	74	B	3	0.0018 mg/L
5	35206	74	B	3	0.0018 mg/L
6	35207	74	B	3	0.0018 mg/L
7	35209	74	B	3	0.0018 mg/L
8	35212	74	B	3	0.0018 mg/L
9	35215	74	B	3	0.0018 mg/L
10	35216	74	B	3	0.0018 mg/L
11	35217	74	B	3	0.0018 mg/L
12	35218	74	B	3	0.0018 mg/L
13	35222	74	B	3	0.0018 mg/L
14	35223	74	B	3	0.0018 mg/L
15	35224	74	B	3	Exceeds EPA limit
16	35233	74	B	3	0.0018 mg/L
17	35234	74	B	3	0.0018 mg/L
18	35235	74	B	3	0.0018 mg/L
19	35243	74	B	3	0.0018 mg/L
20	35208	71	B	7	0.0018 mg/L
21	35211	71	B	7	0.0018 mg/L
22	35221	71	B	7	0.0018 mg/L
23	35226	71	B	7	0.0018 mg/L
24	35228	71	B	7	0.0018 mg/L
25	35242	65	C	24	0.0018 mg/L
26	35210	57	C	3	0.0018 mg/L
27	35213	57	C	3	0.0018 mg/L
28	35201	—	—	—	No data
29	35202	—	—	—	No data
30	35214	—	—	3	0.0018 mg/L
31	35219	—	—	—	No data
32	35220	—	—	—	No data
33	35229	—	—	3	0.0018 mg/L
34	35231	—	—	—	No data
35	35232	—	—	—	No data
36	35236	—	—	—	No data
37	35237	—	—	—	No data
38	35238	—	—	—	No data
39	35246	—	—	—	No data
40	35249	—	—	—	No data
41	35253	—	—	—	No data
42	35254	—	—	3	0.0018 mg/L
43	35255	—	—	—	No data
44	35259	—	—	—	No data
45	35260	—	—	—	No data
46	35261	—	—	—	No data
47	35266	—	—	—	No data
48	35270	—	—	—	No data
49	35282	—	—	—	No data
50	35283	—	—	—	No data
51	35285	—	—	—	No data
52	35287	—	—	—	No data
53	35288	—	—	—	No data
54	35290	—	—	—	No data
55	35291	—	—	—	No data
56	35292	—	—	—	No data
57	35293	—	—	—	No data
58	35294	—	—	—	No data
59	35295	—	—	—	No data
60	35296	—	—	—	No data
61	35297	—	—	—	No data
62	35298	—	—	—	No data
63	35299	—	—	—	No data

How Neighborhoods Compare

Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:

• 25 neighborhoods score better than county average
• 2 neighborhoods score worse than county average

EPA Violations

• 156 total violations across Birmingham
• 0 health-based violations
• 30 of 30 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
• 1 of 30 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level

Top Contaminants

Contaminant	Violations	ZIPs
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)	36	30
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	36	30
Stage 1 DBP Rule	36	30
Stage 2 DBP Rule	6	6
PFOA	2	2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Birmingham?

ZIP code 35244 has the highest safety score in Birmingham at 80/100 (grade B). Check the full report for details.

Is Birmingham water safe to drink?

The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 30 directly mapped ZIP records, 156 EPA violations are recorded; 1 of 30 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.

Related Pages

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

Data Sources

• EPA SDWIS
• U.S. Census Bureau

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