COUNTY REPORT NJ

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

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

How Camden County Compares

C
County Grade
63/100
Avg Safety Score
35
ZIP Codes
17
Water Systems

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

C
County Grade
63
Avg Safety Score
35
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 8004 (81/100)
Lowest ZIP: 8109 (50/100)
$242K
Median Home Value
$2,071
Avg Remediation (85% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

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 trend

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

2022
1 (1 health)
2024
7 (7 health)
2025
7 (7 health)

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

Asthma 9.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 30.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1955
Median Build Year
83.1%
Pre-1978 Housing
48%
Pipe Failure Probability
91%
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: $5,185

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $931/yr
Energy Code Gap $455/yr

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

Pre-1940 18%
1940–1959 23%
1960–1979 32%
1980–1999 18%
2000+ 9%

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

$242K
Median Home Value
$2,071
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 30.1% (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 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

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Camden County?
Camden 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 Camden County?
Camden County is served by 17 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 35 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Camden County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Camden County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $5,185 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Camden County?
The median home build year in Camden County is 1955. 83.1% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Camden County compare to New Jersey?
Camden 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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