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
How Gloucester County Compares
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
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.
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 trendEPA violation counts by year across Gloucester County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
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
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: $4,738
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
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
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
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 |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Gloucester County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 72.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Gloucester County, New Jersey
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.