COUNTY REPORT NJ

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

Burlington County63/100
New Jersey avg58/100
National avg68/100

How Burlington County Compares

C
County Grade
63/100
Avg Safety Score
36
ZIP Codes
24
Water Systems

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

C
County Grade
63
Avg Safety Score
36
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 8562 (82/100)
Lowest ZIP: 8077 (45/100)
$341K
Median Home Value
$1,803
Avg Remediation (53% 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.

A B C D F

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 trend

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

2021
1 (1 health)
2022
4 (4 health)
2023
3 (3 health)
2024
4 (4 health)
2025
8 (8 health)

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

Asthma 9.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 30.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1976
Median Build Year
67.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
43%
Pipe Failure Probability
72%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Sea Level Rise $2,711/yr
Flood $928/yr
Energy Code Gap $405/yr

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

Pre-1940 10%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 32%
1980–1999 29%
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
$1,803
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
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 9.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.6% (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 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.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Burlington County?
Burlington 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 Burlington County?
Burlington County is served by 24 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 36 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 $4,555 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Burlington County?
The median home build year in Burlington County is 1976. 67.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Burlington County compare to New Jersey?
Burlington County has an average water safety score of 63/100, which is above the New Jersey state average of 58/100.

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