Hudson County, New Jersey
22 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C
ZipCheckup grade for Hudson County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
A middle-tier grade covers Hudson County's 22 ZIP codes; documented violations, where present, are worth reviewing system by system.
How Hudson County Compares
How Hudson County Compares
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
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.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 9.9 (asthma 8.4%, diabetes 10.5%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $2,617, largest modeled factor: Flood
64% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,617
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
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
Modeled remediation costs in Hudson County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Hudson County ZIP codes
7 community water systems mapped to Hudson County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Systems with the most violations in Hudson County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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Environmental Justice Indicator
Hudson County is at national percentile 79 on the EPA EJScreen index in our data, indicating elevated environmental burden relative to other U.S. areas. Approximately 55% of residents live in areas classified as disadvantaged communities. EJScreen displays environmental and demographic indicators; each environmental justice index combines one environmental indicator with demographic data. 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
The guides listed here are chosen from this county's data, and the short note beside each one says why it made the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 64% of homes built before 1980
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Hudson County, New Jersey
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.