Radon in ZIP code 31061

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ZIP 31061 crosses 4 county lines. Most of its land (80.8%) is in Baldwin County, Georgia. EPA’s radon zone for this area: Zone 3, low potential.

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Zone 3 Baldwin County, GA · 80.8% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level below 2 pCi/L.

Zone 3 Wilkinson County, GA · 14.7% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level below 2 pCi/L.

Zone 3 Hancock County, GA · 3.4% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level below 2 pCi/L.

Zone 3 Putnam County, GA · 1% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level below 2 pCi/L.

What this means for homes in 31061

EPA built its zone map county by county in 1993, so every address in each part of 31061 shares its county’s prediction. The zone is a starting point, not a measurement of your house. A Zone 3 prediction is the lowest, but EPA still finds homes above the action level in these areas.

Because 31061 crosses county lines, your county depends on your street. Your property tax bill or county assessor site shows which county you are in. Next: read how to test your home, then check the number with the level calculator.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the radon zone for ZIP code 31061?

ZIP 31061 spans 4 counties. The highest-potential zone among them is Zone 3 (low potential). Baldwin County: Zone 3 (80.8% of the ZIP's land); Wilkinson County: Zone 3 (14.7% of the ZIP's land); Hancock County: Zone 3 (3.4% of the ZIP's land); Putnam County: Zone 3 (1% of the ZIP's land).

Should I test for radon in 31061?

Yes. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone, because radon varies from house to house. Fix the home if a confirmed result is 4 pCi/L or higher, and consider fixing between 2 and 4 pCi/L.

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  • Short-term vs. long-term test: which to use
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  • What 2, 4 and 8 pCi/L mean and when to fix

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Sources

  1. U.S. EPA, EPA Map of Radon Zones (text version)
  2. U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZCTA to County Relationship File
Radon in ZIP 31061 (Baldwin County, GA): EPA radon zone · Radon by ZIP