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Burlington County, New Jersey

32 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 32 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 32 tracked ZIP records scored
32
ZIP Codes
$341K
Median Home Value
$1,934
Avg Remediation (57% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Burlington County, New Jersey

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

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 11.4 (asthma 9.2%, diabetes 10.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,777, driven primarily by sea_level

65.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
3 (3 health)
2022
3 (3 health)
2023
4 (4 health)
2024
4 (4 health)
2025
7 (7 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 7 violations. Past 5 years: 21 total (21 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 9.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 30.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1977
Median Build Year
65.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
49/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
77%
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: $4,777

Sea Level Rise $2,438/yr
Flood $1,250/yr
Energy Code Gap $471/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

180,737 housing units in Burlington County

Pre-1940 11%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 32%
1980–1999 28%
2000+ 15%

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 Burlington County

$341K
Median Home Value
$1,934
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 30.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Burlington County

8 community water systems serving Burlington County.

Show all 8 water systems

29 total water systems serve Burlington County.

Systems with the most violations in Burlington County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Burlington County

32 ZIP codes tracked in Burlington County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 08010 Beverly 23 $228K
2 08011 Birmingham
3 08015 Browns Mills 75 (1 health) $215K
4 08016 Burlington 21 (2 health) $308K
5 08019 Chatsworth $364K
6 08022 Columbus 1 $395K
7 08036 Hainesport 0 $398K
8 08039 Harrisonville
9 08041 Jobstown $481K
10 08046 Willingboro 15 $240K
11 08048 Lumberton 0 $415K
12 08052 Maple Shade 12 (1 health) $236K
13 08053 Marlton 2 $368K
14 08054 Mount Laurel 49 (1 health) $341K
15 08055 Medford 5 $456K
16 08057 Moorestown 45 (1 health) $626K
17 08060 Mount Holly 15 $292K
18 08064 New Lisbon 3
19 08065 Palmyra 8 $217K
20 08068 Pemberton 9 $256K
21 08073 Rancocas 15
22 08075 Riverside 8 $288K
23 08076 Riverton
24 08077 Riverton 8 $359K
25 08088 Vincentown 1 $345K
26 08224 New Gretna $288K
27 08505 Bordentown 22 (3 health) $353K
28 08511 Cookstown 10 $370K
29 08515 Chesterfield 48 (1 health) $518K
30 08518 Florence 12 (1 health) $288K
31 08554 Roebling 10 (1 health) $186K
32 08562 Wrightstown 1 $271K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Burlington County

Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.

Overview

Burlington County in New Jersey covers 32 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

24 of 26 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 7 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

How many water systems serve Burlington County?
Burlington County is served by 29 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 32 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Burlington County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Burlington County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $4,777 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Burlington County?
The median home build year in Burlington County is 1977. 65.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Burlington County, New Jersey Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-jersey/burlington/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Burlington County, New Jersey Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-jersey/burlington/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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