Camden County, New Jersey
35 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Camden County, 35 tracked ZIP codes reveal moderate water quality — national standards are generally met, with some documented exceptions.
How Camden County Compares
How Camden County Compares
Camden 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: Camden 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: 11.8 (asthma 9.7%, diabetes 11.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,185, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.478% avg pipe failure probability, 91% of ZIPs at high risk
83.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Camden County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 7 violations. Past 5 years: 15 total (15 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,185
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
210,822 housing units in Camden 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 Camden County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Camden 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 Camden 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 Camden County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Camden | 46,585 | 20 |
| 2 | MERCHANTVILLE PENNSAUKEN | 47,144 | 13 |
| 3 | Collingswood Water Depar | 24,500 | 9 |
| 4 | Nj American Water - Washington/oxford | 10,719 | 6 |
| 5 | Nj American Water - Itc | 6,463 | 6 |
17 total water systems serve Camden County.
All ZIP Codes in Camden County
35 ZIP codes tracked in Camden County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8004 | Atco | 81 | B | 4 | $256K |
| 2 | 8099 | Bellmawr | 81 | B | 2 | — |
| 3 | 8002 | Cherry Hill | 77 | B | 2 | $301K |
| 4 | 8009 | Berlin | 76 | B | 2 | $292K |
| 5 | 8031 | Bellmawr | 76 | B | 2 | $217K |
| 6 | 8081 | Sicklerville | 75 | B | 4 | $262K |
| 7 | 8101 | Camden | 75 | B | 4 (2 health) | — |
| 8 | 8003 | Cherry Hill | 72 | B | 2 | $418K |
| 9 | 8034 | Cherry Hill | 72 | B | 2 | $336K |
| 10 | 8110 | Pennsauken | 71 | B | 5 | $194K |
| 11 | 8102 | Camden | 70 | B | 4 (2 health) | $80K |
| 12 | 8103 | Camden | 70 | B | 4 (2 health) | $104K |
| 13 | 8104 | Camden | 65 | C | 4 (2 health) | $88K |
| 14 | 8007 | Barrington | 63 | C | 0 | $237K |
| 15 | 8018 | Cedar Brook | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 16 | 8029 | Glendora | 63 | C | 0 | $221K |
| 17 | 8035 | Haddon Heights | 63 | C | 0 | $354K |
| 18 | 8049 | Magnolia | 63 | C | 0 | $227K |
| 19 | 8078 | Runnemede | 63 | C | 0 | $215K |
| 20 | 8091 | West Berlin | 63 | C | 0 | $248K |
| 21 | 8106 | Audubon | 63 | C | 0 | $287K |
| 22 | 8105 | Camden | 60 | C | 4 (2 health) | $113K |
| 23 | 8012 | Blackwood | 55 | C | 0 | $269K |
| 24 | 8021 | Clementon | 55 | C | 0 | $192K |
| 25 | 8059 | Mount Ephraim | 55 | C | 0 | $231K |
| 26 | 8065 | Palmyra | 55 | C | 0 | $217K |
| 27 | 8083 | Somerdale | 55 | C | 0 | $254K |
| 28 | 8096 | Blackwood Ter | 55 | C | 0 | $248K |
| 29 | 8108 | Collingswood | 55 | C | 0 | $358K |
| 30 | 8032 | Grenloch | 53 | D | 0 | $305K |
| 31 | 8076 | Riverton | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 32 | 8095 | Winslow | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 33 | 8030 | Gloucester City | 50 | D | 0 | $170K |
| 34 | 8107 | Oaklyn | 50 | D | 0 | $262K |
| 35 | 8109 | Merchantville | 50 | D | 0 | $227K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Camden County
Independent picks. EPA-grounded. Matched here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 83.1% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Camden County, New Jersey
Overview
Camden County in New Jersey covers 35 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100).
14 of 35 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 10 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.