Burlington County, New Jersey
36 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Current EPA records place Burlington County in the middle tier for drinking water safety, with 36 ZIP codes showing a range of outcomes.
How Burlington County Compares
How Burlington County Compares
Burlington County scores 5 points above the New Jersey state average (58/100) and 5 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
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.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.7 (asthma 9.3%, diabetes 10.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,555, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.432% avg pipe failure probability, 72% of ZIPs at high risk
67.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Burlington County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 20 total (20 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
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,555
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
175,007 housing units in Burlington 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 Burlington County
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
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Burlington County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florence Twp W Department | 11,214 | 35 |
| 2 | Bordentown Water Departm | 15,821 | 25 |
| 3 | Albert C Wagner Youth Company | 2,500 | 25 |
| 4 | MOORESTOWN WATER DEPT | 20,700 | 23 |
| 5 | Windtryst Apts | 216 | 23 |
24 total water systems serve Burlington County.
All ZIP Codes in Burlington County
36 ZIP codes tracked in Burlington County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8562 | Wrightstown | 82 | B | 8 (1 health) | $271K |
| 2 | 8053 | Marlton | 78 | B | 0 | $368K |
| 3 | 8518 | Florence | 78 | B | 8 | $288K |
| 4 | 8052 | Maple Shade | 77 | B | 2 (1 health) | $236K |
| 5 | 8068 | Pemberton | 77 | B | 18 (1 health) | $256K |
| 6 | 8505 | Bordentown | 77 | B | 25 (1 health) | $353K |
| 7 | 8064 | New Lisbon | 75 | B | 3 (2 health) | — |
| 8 | 8057 | Moorestown | 73 | B | 23 (2 health) | $626K |
| 9 | 8041 | Jobstown | 71 | B | 7 | $481K |
| 10 | 8016 | Burlington | 67 | C | 2 (1 health) | $308K |
| 11 | 8055 | Medford | 67 | C | 2 | $456K |
| 12 | 8060 | Mount Holly | 66 | C | 1 | $292K |
| 13 | 7875 | Stillwater | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 14 | 7877 | Swartswood | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 15 | 7881 | Wallpack Center | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 16 | 8011 | Birmingham | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 17 | 8022 | Columbus | 63 | C | 0 | $395K |
| 18 | 8036 | Hainesport | 63 | C | 0 | $398K |
| 19 | 8042 | Juliustown | 63 | C | 0 | $242K |
| 20 | 8073 | Rancocas | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 21 | 8218 | Goshen | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 22 | 8245 | South Dennis | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 23 | 8511 | Cookstown | 63 | C | 0 | $370K |
| 24 | 8554 | Roebling | 63 | C | 0 | $186K |
| 25 | 8010 | Beverly | 55 | C | 0 | $228K |
| 26 | 8015 | Browns Mills | 55 | C | 0 | $215K |
| 27 | 8046 | Willingboro | 55 | C | 0 | $240K |
| 28 | 7855 | Middleville | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 29 | 8019 | Chatsworth | 53 | D | 0 | $364K |
| 30 | 8214 | Dennisville | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 31 | 8246 | South Seaville | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 32 | 8054 | Mount Laurel | 50 | D | 0 | $341K |
| 33 | 8075 | Riverside | 50 | D | 0 | $288K |
| 34 | 8088 | Vincentown | 50 | D | 0 | $345K |
| 35 | 8048 | Lumberton | 45 | D | 0 | $415K |
| 36 | 8077 | Riverton | 45 | D | 0 | $359K |
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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 67.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Burlington County, New Jersey
Overview
Burlington County in New Jersey covers 36 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100).
11 of 36 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 9 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.