COUNTY REPORT NJ

Bergen County, New Jersey

69 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Bergen County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Water safety in Bergen County is uneven - some of its 69 ZIP codes meet standards cleanly while others carry documented violations.

How Bergen County Compares

Bergen County65/100
New Jersey avg61/100
National avg73/100

How Bergen County Compares

C
County Grade
65/100
Avg Safety Score
69
ZIP Codes
18
Water Systems

Bergen County scores 4 points above the New Jersey state average (61/100) and 8 points below 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:

C
County Grade
65
Avg Safety Score
69
ZIP Codes
Montvale
Best ZIP: 07645 (67/100)
Ramsey
Lowest ZIP: 07446 (50/100)
$589K
Median Home Value
$2,475
Avg Remediation (42% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Bergen County, New Jersey

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 10.2 (asthma 8%, diabetes 9.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,637, driven primarily by flood

79% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

EPA violation counts by year across Bergen County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
1 (1 health)
2022
1 (1 health)
2024
9 (9 health)
2025
11 (11 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 11 violations. Past 5 years: 22 total (22 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 25.6% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1960
Median Build Year
79%
Pre-1978 Housing
58/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
95%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $4,637

Flood $1,884/yr
Sea Level Rise $1,229/yr
Energy Code Gap $523/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

360,856 housing units in Bergen County

Pre-1940 20%
1940–1959 32%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 14%
2000+ 11%

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 Bergen County

$589K
Median Home Value
$2,475
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Bergen 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 Bergen County residents

Asthma 8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 25.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Bergen County

8 community water systems serving Bergen County.

Show all 8 water systems

18 total water systems serve Bergen County.

Systems with the most violations in Bergen County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Bergen County

69 ZIP codes tracked in Bergen County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 07645 Montvale 67 C 0 $689K
2 07010 Cliffside Park 66 C 1 (1 health) $577K
3 07020 Edgewater 66 C 1 (1 health) $723K
4 07022 Fairview 66 C 1 (1 health) $512K
5 07024 Fort Lee 66 C 1 (1 health) $422K
6 07031 North Arlington 66 C 1 $465K
7 07070 Rutherford 66 C 1 (1 health) $581K
8 07072 Carlstadt 66 C 1 (1 health) $524K
9 07073 East Rutherford 66 C 1 (1 health) $454K
10 07074 Moonachie 66 C 1 (1 health) $451K
11 07075 Wood Ridge 66 C 1 (1 health) $533K
12 07423 Ho Ho Kus 66 C 5 $1033K
13 07458 Saddle River 66 C 2 (1 health) $1187K
14 07603 Bogota 66 C 1 (1 health) $443K
15 07604 Hasbrouck Heights 66 C 1 (1 health) $509K
16 07605 Leonia 66 C 1 (1 health) $635K
17 07606 South Hackensack 66 C 1 (1 health) $515K
18 07607 Maywood 66 C 1 (1 health) $496K
19 07608 Teterboro 66 C 1 (1 health) —
20 07620 Alpine 66 C 1 (1 health) $2000K
21 07621 Bergenfield 66 C 1 (1 health) $469K
22 07624 Closter 66 C 1 (1 health) $820K
23 07626 Cresskill 66 C 1 (1 health) $765K
24 07627 Demarest 66 C 1 (1 health) $965K
25 07628 Dumont 66 C 1 (1 health) $470K
26 07630 Emerson 66 C 1 (1 health) $626K
27 07631 Englewood 66 C 1 (1 health) $498K
28 07632 Englewood Cliffs 66 C 1 (1 health) $1233K
29 07640 Harrington Park 66 C 1 (1 health) $709K
30 07641 Haworth 66 C 1 (1 health) $815K
31 07642 Hillsdale 66 C 1 (1 health) $657K
32 07643 Little Ferry 66 C 1 (1 health) $389K
33 07644 Lodi 66 C 1 $449K
34 07646 New Milford 66 C 1 (1 health) $555K
35 07647 Northvale 66 C 1 (1 health) $589K
36 07648 Norwood 66 C 1 (1 health) $676K
37 07650 Palisades Park 66 C 1 (1 health) $704K
38 07652 Paramus 66 C 1 (1 health) $736K
39 07657 Ridgefield 66 C 1 (1 health) $610K
40 07660 Ridgefield Park 66 C 1 (1 health) $459K
41 07661 River Edge 66 C 1 (1 health) $638K
42 07662 Rochelle Park 66 C 1 (1 health) $470K
43 07666 Teaneck 66 C 1 (1 health) $496K
44 07670 Tenafly 66 C 1 (1 health) $974K
45 07675 Westwood 66 C 1 (1 health) $681K
46 07026 Garfield 65 C 1 $454K
47 07071 Lyndhurst 65 C 2 $496K
48 07656 Park Ridge 65 C 4 $666K
49 07677 Woodcliff Lake 65 C 4 $902K
50 07407 Elmwood Park 64 C 6 $456K
51 07436 Oakland 64 C 6 $567K
52 07663 Saddle Brook 64 C 9 (1 health) $474K
53 07410 Fair Lawn 63 C 8 (3 health) $533K
54 07432 Midland Park 63 C 18 $586K
55 07450 Ridgewood 63 C 18 $883K
56 07452 Glen Rock 63 C 18 $817K
57 07481 Wyckoff 63 C 18 $909K
58 07057 Wallington 62 C 11 $494K
59 07401 Allendale 51 D 60 $765K
60 07430 Mahwah 50 D 81 $590K
61 07446 Ramsey 50 D 81 $666K
62 07417 Franklin Lakes — — $1219K
63 07451 Ridgewood — — —
64 07495 Mahwah — — —
65 07601 Hackensack — — 1 (1 health) $370K
66 07602 Hackensack — — —
67 07653 Paramus — — —
68 07676 Township Of Washington — — 1 (1 health) $641K
69 07699 Teterboro — — —

Recommended Buyer Guides for Bergen County

While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location - driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Bergen County, New Jersey

Overview

Bergen County in New Jersey covers 69 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100) across 61 scored records.

62 of 63 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 5 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Bergen County?
Bergen County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Bergen County?
Bergen County is served by 18 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 69 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Bergen County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Bergen County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $4,637 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Bergen County?
The median home build year in Bergen County is 1960. 79% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Bergen County compare to New Jersey?
Bergen County has an average Home Safety Score of 65/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the New Jersey state average of 61/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Bergen County, NJ: HSS 65/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-jersey/bergen/
BibTeX 
@misc{zipcheckup-county-new-jersey-bergen,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Bergen County, NJ: HSS 65/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-jersey/bergen/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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