COUNTY REPORT NJ

Cumberland County, New Jersey

20 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Cumberland County shows moderate water quality across its 20 ZIP codes — some areas carry violations worth monitoring.

How Cumberland County Compares

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

How Cumberland County Compares

C
County Grade
63/100
Avg Safety Score
20
ZIP Codes
14
Water Systems

Cumberland 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
20
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 8327 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 8738 (40/100)
$200K
Median Home Value
$1,830
Avg Remediation (92% 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: 13.8 (asthma 9.6%, diabetes 13.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,287, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.478% avg pipe failure probability, 84% of ZIPs at high risk

79.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↓ Improving trend

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

2021
6 (6 health)
2022
3 (3 health)
2023
20 (20 health)
2024
5 (5 health)
2025
3 (3 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 20 violations. Past 5 years: 37 total (37 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1958
Median Build Year
79.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
48%
Pipe Failure Probability
84%
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: $5,287

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $1,050/yr
Energy Code Gap $473/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

60,267 housing units in Cumberland County

Pre-1940 17%
1940–1959 22%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 18%
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 Cumberland County

$200K
Median Home Value
$1,830
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Cumberland 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 Cumberland County residents

Asthma 9.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.3% (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 Cumberland County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 VINELAND WATER & SEWER UTILITY 36,250 81
2 United Mobile Homes of Vineland 1,600 72
3 Alpine Village 70 72
4 Bridgeton City Water Department 22,770 41
5 Evergreen Estates 450 41

14 total water systems serve Cumberland County.

All ZIP Codes in Cumberland County

20 ZIP codes tracked in Cumberland County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 8327 Leesburg 83 B 0 $166K
2 8320 Fairton 79 B 8
3 8311 Cedarville 75 B 6 $195K
4 8321 Fortescue 73 B 1 $213K
5 8362 Vineland 73 B 24 (5 health)
6 8332 Millville 72 B 9 (1 health) $196K
7 8361 Vineland 70 B 24 (5 health) $271K
8 8360 Vineland 65 C 24 (5 health) $200K
9 8315 Dividing Creek 63 C 0
10 8316 Dorchester 63 C 0
11 8323 Greenwich 63 C 0 $248K
12 8329 Mauricetown 63 C 0 $166K
13 8314 Delmont 55 C 0 $203K
14 8324 Heislerville 55 C 0 $258K
15 8348 Port Elizabeth 55 C 0
16 8349 Port Norris 55 C 0 $125K
17 8353 Shiloh 53 D 0 $198K
18 8345 Newport 50 D 0 $197K
19 8302 Bridgeton 48 D 41 (11 health) $202K
20 8738 Mantoloking 40 D 0 $1419K

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Overview

Cumberland County in New Jersey covers 20 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100).

8 of 20 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 27 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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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?
Cumberland County is served by 14 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 20 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Cumberland County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Cumberland County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $5,287 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Cumberland County?
The median home build year in Cumberland County is 1958. 79.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Cumberland County compare to New Jersey?
Cumberland 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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