Gulf Shores, AL Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
2 ZIP codes · 68 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 2 ZIP codes across Gulf Shores, AL. The area averages a grade A (88/100); 1 ZIP code carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Gulf Shores, AL. We compared 2 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 A (88/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | 100% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Gulf Shores ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36542 | 88 | A | 68 | 0.0024 mg/L |
| 2 | 36547 | — | — | 0 | 0.0024 mg/L |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 1 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 0 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 68 total violations across Gulf Shores
- 0 health-based violations
- 1 of 2 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 2 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Alpha | 3 | 1 |
| Radium-228 | 3 | 1 |
| Contaminant 2005 | 2 | 1 |
| Contaminant 2010 | 2 | 1 |
| Contaminant 2015 | 2 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Gulf Shores?
ZIP code 36542 has the highest safety score in Gulf Shores at 88/100 (grade A). Check the full report for details.
Is Gulf Shores water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 2 directly mapped ZIP records, 68 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 2 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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