Atlantic County, New Jersey
35 ZIP codes · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Atlantic County: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Atlantic County maintains reliable drinking water quality across all 35 of its tracked ZIP codes.
How Atlantic County Compares
How Atlantic County Compares
Atlantic County scores 26 points above the New Jersey state average (61/100) and 14 points above the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Atlantic County, New Jersey
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.5 (asthma 9.5%, diabetes 12.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,411, driven primarily by sea_level
68.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Atlantic County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 13 total (13 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,411
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
137,381 housing units in Atlantic County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Atlantic County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Atlantic County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Atlantic County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Atlantic County
8 community water systems serving Atlantic County.
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15 total water systems serve Atlantic County.
Systems with the most violations in Atlantic County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Atlantic County
35 ZIP codes tracked in Atlantic County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 08310 | Buena | 100 | A | 1 | — |
| 2 | 08326 | Landisville | 100 | A | 1 | $245K |
| 3 | 08341 | Minotola | 100 | A | 1 | $207K |
| 4 | 08402 | Margate City | 100 | A | 0 | $645K |
| 5 | 08203 | Brigantine | 99 | A | 7 (1 health) | $485K |
| 6 | 08406 | Ventnor City | 96 | A | 12 (1 health) | $345K |
| 7 | 08062 | Mullica Hill | 83 | B | 0 | $469K |
| 8 | 08201 | Absecon | 83 | B | 0 | $237K |
| 9 | 08205 | Absecon | 83 | B | 0 | $263K |
| 10 | 08215 | Egg Harbor City | 83 | B | 3 | $267K |
| 11 | 08221 | Linwood | 83 | B | 0 | $351K |
| 12 | 08225 | Northfield | 83 | B | 0 | $276K |
| 13 | 08232 | Pleasantville | 83 | B | 0 | $180K |
| 14 | 08240 | Pomona | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 15 | 08244 | Somers Point | 83 | B | 0 | $279K |
| 16 | 08403 | Longport | 83 | B | 0 | $1040K |
| 17 | 08330 | Mays Landing | 82 | B | 4 | $231K |
| 18 | 08401 | Atlantic City | 80 | B | 11 (1 health) | $190K |
| 19 | 08037 | Hammonton | 67 | C | 137 (9 health) | $308K |
| 20 | 08042 | Juliustown | — | — | $242K | |
| 21 | 08213 | Cologne | — | — | — | |
| 22 | 08217 | Elwood | — | — | — | |
| 23 | 08220 | Leeds Point | — | — | — | |
| 24 | 08231 | Oceanville | — | — | — | |
| 25 | 08234 | Egg Harbor Township | — | — | 0 | $286K |
| 26 | 08241 | Port Republic | — | — | 0 | $413K |
| 27 | 08317 | Dorothy | — | — | $301K | |
| 28 | 08319 | Estell Manor | — | — | $293K | |
| 29 | 08340 | Milmay | — | — | 1 | $243K |
| 30 | 08342 | Mizpah | — | — | — | |
| 31 | 08346 | Newtonville | — | — | $222K | |
| 32 | 08350 | Richland | — | — | $236K | |
| 33 | 08404 | Atlantic City | — | — | — | |
| 34 | 08405 | Atlantic City | — | — | — | |
| 35 | 08601 | Trenton | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Atlantic County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance - guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 68.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Atlantic County, New Jersey
Overview
Atlantic County in New Jersey covers 35 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (87/100) across 19 scored records.
10 of 22 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 11 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.