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Manahawkin, NJ Home Safety: Home Safety 100/100

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Manahawkin: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

Manahawkin, NJ carries a grade in ZipCheckup's upper tier; any health-based violations on record should be checked per water system.

How Manahawkin Compares

Manahawkin100/100
New Jersey avg61/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
0
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
A · 100
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$377K
Median Home Value

Manahawkin Water: The Quick Version

  • Homes built before 1986: 44% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.53.

Water Systems Serving Manahawkin

Just one provider appears in the list below for Manahawkin, NJ, among 1 on the federal list. A listing shows which system is tied to the area, not which one serves a particular street; the water bill or the utility itself confirms that for a given address.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Manahawkin, New Jersey, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 27,599 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Manahawkin: A (100/100)

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor What It Measures
Water Quality EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

Manahawkin water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: reported as 0 mg/L (a reported 0 is not proof of no lead; check the source record for its reporting limit) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score System Population
08050 A Stafford Twp Water - Beach Haven West 30,603

All ZIP Codes in Manahawkin

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for Manahawkin

9.2%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
11.4%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
15%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 9.2% ↓
Diabetes 11.4% ↑
Mental Health 15% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

How Old Is Manahawkin's Housing Stock?

1999
Median Build Year
44%
Built Before 1986
12%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 44% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Buyers and renters in Manahawkin can ask a simple question of any home: was it built before 1986? The citywide median of 1999 will not answer it.

1999
Median Year Built
44%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
12%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (12%) 1970–1986 (32%) Post-1986 (56%)

Most homes in Manahawkin were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Protecting Children from Lead in Manahawkin

44%
Homes Built Before 1986

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Manahawkin

4,648
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$64,007
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Manahawkin contains 4,648 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $64,007. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.

How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure.

Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.

Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Manahawkin, NJ?
Manahawkin has an average Home Safety Score of 100/100 (Grade A) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. The available EPA record reports no violations for ZIP codes with reported counts. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How does Manahawkin compare to New Jersey average?
Manahawkin has an average Home Safety Score of 100/100, which is at or above the New Jersey state average of 61/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Manahawkin?
Our records map 1 water system to 1 ZIP code in Manahawkin. The related population figure in our data is approximately 27,599 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Manahawkin, NJ Home Safety: Home Safety 100/100. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/nj/manahawkin/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Manahawkin, NJ Home Safety: Home Safety 100/100}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/cities/nj/manahawkin/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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