COUNTY REPORT NJ

Gloucester County, New Jersey

26 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Gloucester County: C.

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

Water safety in Gloucester County is uneven - some of its 26 ZIP codes meet standards cleanly while others carry documented violations.

How Gloucester County Compares

Gloucester County64/100
New Jersey avg61/100
National avg73/100

How Gloucester County Compares

C
County Grade
64/100
Avg Safety Score
26
ZIP Codes
22
Water Systems

Gloucester County scores 3 points above the New Jersey state average (61/100) and 9 points below the national average (73/100).

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

C
County Grade
64
Avg Safety Score
26
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 08090 (82/100)
Lowest ZIP: 08080 (52/100)
$259K
Median Home Value
$1,912
Avg Remediation (74% 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: 11.9 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 10.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,988, driven primarily by sea_level

66.3% 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
1 (1 health)
2022
2 (2 health)
2023
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 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 9.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 31.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1972
Median Build Year
66.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
48/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
78%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,988

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $896/yr
Energy Code Gap $454/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

103,520 housing units in Gloucester County

Pre-1940 12%
1940–1959 17%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 26%
2000+ 21%

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

$259K
Median Home Value
$1,912
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
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 9.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 31.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Gloucester County

8 community water systems serving Gloucester County.

Show all 8 water systems

22 total water systems serve Gloucester County.

Systems with the most violations in Gloucester County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Gloucester County

26 ZIP codes tracked in Gloucester County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 08090 Wenonah 82 B 5 $265K
2 08097 Woodbury Heights 80 B 10 $255K
3 08027 Gibbstown 78 B 16 $231K
4 08056 Mickleton 67 C 0 $413K
5 08312 Clayton 67 C 1 $248K
6 08020 Clarksboro 65 C 2 $339K
7 08061 Mount Royal 65 C 2 $384K
8 08063 National Park 65 C 3 $207K
9 08085 Swedesboro 64 C 10 $351K
10 08086 Thorofare 64 C 6 (1 health) $259K
11 08051 Mantua 62 C 13 (1 health) $249K
12 08071 Pitman 62 C 14 $258K
13 08094 Williamstown 62 C 17 $260K
14 08093 Westville 61 C 19 (2 health) $193K
15 08096 Blackwood Ter 59 C 24 (2 health) $248K
16 08066 Paulsboro 58 C 28 (2 health) $167K
17 08032 Grenloch 55 C 43 $305K
18 08028 Glassboro 52 D 55 $279K
19 08080 Sewell 52 D 50 $330K
20 08014 Bridgeport 0 $258K
21 08018 Cedar Brook
22 08025 Ewan
23 08074 Richwood 0
24 08322 Franklinville 1 $280K
25 08328 Malaga $231K
26 08343 Monroeville $325K

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Overview

Gloucester County in New Jersey covers 26 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100) across 19 scored records.

19 of 22 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 3 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 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 26 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 $4,988 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Gloucester County?
The median home build year in Gloucester County is 1972. 66.3% 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 Home Safety Score of 64/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the New Jersey state average of 61/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Gloucester County, NJ: HSS 64/100; 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-jersey/gloucester/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Gloucester County, NJ: HSS 64/100; 3 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-jersey/gloucester/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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