COUNTY REPORT NJ

Hudson County, New Jersey

22 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Hudson County: C.

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

Tracking 22 ZIP codes in Hudson County reveals a mixed picture - tap water quality varies meaningfully by location.

How Hudson County Compares

Hudson County66/100
New Jersey avg61/100
National avg73/100

How Hudson County Compares

C
County Grade
66/100
Avg Safety Score
22
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

Hudson County scores 5 points above the New Jersey state average (61/100) and 7 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
66
Avg Safety Score
22
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 07002 (66/100)
Lowest ZIP: 07029 (62/100)
$496K
Median Home Value
$2,423
Avg Remediation (49% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Hudson 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: 9.9 (asthma 8.4%, diabetes 10.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,073, driven primarily by flood

62% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2023)

→ Stable trend

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

2022
1 (1 health)
2023
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 1 violation. Past 5 years: 2 total (2 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 8.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 27.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1968
Median Build Year
62%
Pre-1978 Housing
50/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
75%
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: $3,073

Flood $2,013/yr
Underground Tanks $480/yr
Energy Code Gap $456/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

284,706 housing units in Hudson County

Pre-1940 30%
1940–1959 16%
1960–1979 18%
1980–1999 14%
2000+ 22%

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 Hudson County

$496K
Median Home Value
$2,423
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 8.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 27.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Hudson County

7 community water systems serving Hudson County.

Show all 7 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Hudson County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

Environmental Justice Indicator

Hudson County scores in the 79th percentile on the EPA EJScreen composite index, indicating elevated environmental burden relative to the national average. Approximately 55% of residents live in areas classified as disadvantaged communities. EJScreen measures cumulative environmental and demographic factors including air quality, proximity to hazardous sites, and socioeconomic vulnerability. Learn more at EPA.gov

All ZIP Codes in Hudson County

22 ZIP codes tracked in Hudson County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 07002 Bayonne 66 C 2 $446K
2 07030 Hoboken 66 C 3 $872K
3 07032 Kearny 66 C 2 (1 health) $432K
4 07047 North Bergen 66 C 1 (1 health) $467K
5 07093 Monitor 66 C 1 (1 health) $390K
6 07094 Secaucus 66 C 1 (1 health) $558K
7 07302 Jersey City 66 C 2 $854K
8 07304 Jersey City 66 C 2 $489K
9 07305 Jersey City 66 C 2 $418K
10 07306 Jersey City 66 C 2 $503K
11 07307 Jersey City 66 C 2 $574K
12 07310 Jersey City 66 C 2 $880K
13 07311 Jersey City 66 C 2
14 07029 Harrison 62 C 8 $433K
15 07086 Weehawken 1 (1 health) $875K
16 07096 Secaucus
17 07097 Jersey City
18 07099 Kearny
19 07303 Jersey City
20 07308 Jersey City
21 07395 Jersey City
22 07399 Jersey City

Recommended Buyer Guides for Hudson County

Strictly editorial - no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.

Overview

Hudson County in New Jersey covers 22 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100) across 14 scored records.

15 of 15 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 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 Hudson County?
Hudson 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 Hudson County?
Hudson County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 22 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Hudson County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Hudson County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $3,073 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Hudson County?
The median home build year in Hudson County is 1968. 62% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Hudson County compare to New Jersey?
Hudson County has an average Home Safety Score of 66/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the New Jersey state average of 61/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Hudson County, NJ: HSS 66/100; 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-jersey/hudson/
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Page version: August 2026.

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