COUNTY REPORT NJ

Gloucester County, New Jersey

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

Water safety in Gloucester County is uneven — some of its 34 ZIP codes meet standards cleanly while others carry documented violations.

How Gloucester County Compares

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

How Gloucester County Compares

C
County Grade
63/100
Avg Safety Score
34
ZIP Codes
22
Water Systems

Gloucester 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
34
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 8056 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 7081 (45/100)
$265K
Median Home Value
$2,050
Avg Remediation (77% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Gloucester 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 9.6%, diabetes 10.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,738, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.446% avg pipe failure probability, 66% of ZIPs at high risk

72.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2023)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
2 (2 health)
2022
1 (1 health)
2023
3 (3 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 6 total (6 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 9.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 31% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1968
Median Build Year
72.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
45%
Pipe Failure Probability
66%
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: $4,738

Sea Level Rise $2,618/yr
Flood $1,006/yr
Energy Code Gap $471/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

133,120 housing units in Gloucester County

Pre-1940 11%
1940–1959 20%
1960–1979 27%
1980–1999 25%
2000+ 17%

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 Gloucester County

$265K
Median Home Value
$2,050
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 31% (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 Gloucester County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 GLASSBORO WATER DEPARTMENT 24,244 15
2 Mantua Township Mua 12,600 14
3 Manor Water Associations 75 14
4 Borough of Clayton 8,179 13
5 GREENWICH TWP W DEPT 4,921 11

22 total water systems serve Gloucester County.

All ZIP Codes in Gloucester County

34 ZIP codes tracked in Gloucester County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 8056 Mickleton 83 B 0 $413K
2 8097 Woodbury Heights 83 B 0 $255K
3 8322 Franklinville 83 B 0 $280K
4 8312 Clayton 81 B 1 $248K
5 8066 Paulsboro 74 B 5 (1 health) $167K
6 8071 Pitman 74 B 3 $258K
7 8090 Wenonah 73 B 6 (2 health) $265K
8 8093 Westville 72 B 8 (1 health) $193K
9 8094 Williamstown 72 B 3 $260K
10 8027 Gibbstown 69 C 6 $231K
11 8063 National Park 69 C 3 $207K
12 8028 Glassboro 64 C 9 $279K
13 8020 Clarksboro 63 C 0 $339K
14 8025 Ewan 63 C 0
15 8026 Gibbsboro 63 C 0 $278K
16 8039 Harrisonville 63 C 0
17 8045 Lawnside 63 C 0 $215K
18 8061 Mount Royal 63 C 0 $384K
19 8084 Stratford 63 C 0 $238K
20 8343 Monroeville 63 C 0 $325K
21 8344 Newfield 63 C 0 $213K
22 7092 Mountainside 55 C 0 $756K
23 7928 Chatham 55 C 0 $966K
24 8014 Bridgeport 55 C 0 $258K
25 8033 Haddonfield 55 C 0 $582K
26 8043 Voorhees 55 C 0 $391K
27 8080 Sewell 55 C 0 $330K
28 8051 Mantua 54 D 14 $249K
29 8074 Richwood 53 D 0
30 8328 Malaga 53 D 0 $231K
31 7922 Berkeley Heights 50 D 0 $697K
32 7974 New Providence 50 D 0 $726K
33 8086 Thorofare 50 D 0 $259K
34 7081 Springfield 45 D 0 $591K

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Overview

Gloucester County in New Jersey covers 34 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100).

10 of 34 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Gloucester County?
Gloucester 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 Gloucester County?
Gloucester County is served by 22 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 34 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Gloucester County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Gloucester County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $4,738 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Gloucester County?
The median home build year in Gloucester County is 1968. 72.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Gloucester County compare to New Jersey?
Gloucester 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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