COUNTY REPORT NJ

Cumberland County, New Jersey

21 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C

ZipCheckup grade for Cumberland County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Cumberland County: 21 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.

How Cumberland County Compares

Cumberland County61/100
New Jersey avg61/100
National avg73/100

How Cumberland County Compares

C
County Grade
61/100
Avg Safety Score
21
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

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

C
County Grade
61
Avg Safety Score
21
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 08327 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 08332 (50/100)
$199K
Median Home Value
$760
Avg Remediation (0.38% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Cumberland 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: 14 (asthma 9.7%, diabetes 13.5%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $4,643, largest modeled factor: Sea Level

68% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1961
Median Build Year
68%
Pre-1980 Housing
55/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
95%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,643

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $1,071/yr
Energy Code Gap $529/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

60,746 housing units in Cumberland County

Pre-1940 17%
1940–1959 23%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 18%
2000+ 14%

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 Cumberland County

$199K
Median Home Value
$760
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Cumberland County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 Cumberland County residents

Asthma 9.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Cumberland County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Cumberland County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Cumberland County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Cumberland County

21 ZIP codes tracked in Cumberland County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 08327 Leesburg 83 B 3 $166K
2 08302 Bridgeton 67 C 89 (3 health) $202K
3 08360 Vineland 53 D 62 (1 health) $200K
4 08361 Vineland 53 D 61 (1 health) $271K
5 08332 Millville 50 D 163 (2 health) $196K
6 08311 Cedarville — — $195K
7 08313 Deerfield Street — — —
8 08314 Delmont — — $203K
9 08315 Dividing Creek — — —
10 08316 Dorchester — — —
11 08320 Fairton — — 17 —
12 08321 Fortescue — — $213K
13 08323 Greenwich — — $248K
14 08324 Heislerville — — $258K
15 08329 Mauricetown — — $166K
16 08344 Newfield — — 69 (3 health) $213K
17 08345 Newport — — $197K
18 08349 Port Norris — — $125K
19 08352 Rosenhayn — — $175K
20 08353 Shiloh — — $198K
21 08362 Vineland — — —

Recommended Buyer Guides for Cumberland County

The mix of guides changes from county to county.

Overview

Cumberland County in New Jersey covers 21 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100) across 5 scored records.

7 of 7 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

Is water safe in Cumberland County?
Cumberland 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 Cumberland County?
We map 8 public water systems to 21 ZIP codes in our data for Cumberland County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Cumberland County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Cumberland County is sea level. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $4,643 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Cumberland County?
The median home build year in Cumberland County is 1961. 68% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Cumberland County compare to New Jersey?
Cumberland County has an average Home Safety Score of 61/100 under model 4.0.0, which is at or above the New Jersey state average of 61/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Cumberland County, NJ: HSS 61/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-jersey/cumberland/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-new-jersey-cumberland,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Cumberland County, NJ: HSS 61/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-jersey/cumberland/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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