Hunterdon County, New Jersey
28 ZIP codes · Avg score 46/100 · Grade D
ZipCheckup grade for Hunterdon County: D.
Federal records show several conditions worth reviewing.
Your top priority: see the breakdown below and consider a certified water filter. NSF certified filters →
Bottom two grades: Hunterdon County, 28 ZIP codes.
How Hunterdon County Compares
How Hunterdon County Compares
Hunterdon County scores 15 points below the New Jersey state average (61/100) and 27 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: Hunterdon 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: 10.7 (asthma 8.8%, diabetes 9.2%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $2,892, largest modeled factor: Sea Level
54% 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: $2,892
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
59,727 housing units in Hunterdon 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 Hunterdon County
Modeled remediation costs in Hunterdon 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 Hunterdon County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Hunterdon County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Hunterdon County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Show all 8 water systems
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20 water systems mapped to Hunterdon County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in Hunterdon County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Hunterdon County
28 ZIP codes tracked in Hunterdon County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 08530 | Lambertville | 67 | C | 1 | $554K |
| 2 | 08804 | Bloomsbury | 58 | C | 28 | $439K |
| 3 | 08889 | Whitehouse Station | 50 | D | 0 | $523K |
| 4 | 08801 | Annandale | 48 | D | 13 | $501K |
| 5 | 08809 | Clinton | 47 | D | 16 | $413K |
| 6 | 08829 | High Bridge | 46 | D | 27 | $299K |
| 7 | 08859 | Parlin | 46 | D | 12 | $407K |
| 8 | 08833 | Lebanon | 41 | D | 29 | $575K |
| 9 | 07830 | Califon | 37 | F | 26 | $622K |
| 10 | 08822 | Flemington | 33 | F | 57 | $514K |
| 11 | 08826 | Glen Gardner | 33 | F | 101 (3 health) | $442K |
| 12 | 07831 | Changewater | — | — | — | |
| 13 | 07979 | Pottersville | — | — | — | |
| 14 | 08551 | Ringoes | — | — | 0 | $580K |
| 15 | 08556 | Rosemont | — | — | — | |
| 16 | 08557 | Sergeantsville | — | — | — | |
| 17 | 08559 | Stockton | — | — | 25 (1 health) | $556K |
| 18 | 08802 | Asbury | — | — | 30 | $459K |
| 19 | 08803 | Baptistown | — | — | — | |
| 20 | 08825 | Frenchtown | — | — | 1 | $472K |
| 21 | 08834 | Little York | — | — | — | |
| 22 | 08848 | Milford | — | — | 10 | $394K |
| 23 | 08858 | Oldwick | — | — | — | |
| 24 | 08867 | Pittstown | — | — | 4 | $580K |
| 25 | 08868 | Quakertown | — | — | — | |
| 26 | 08870 | Readington | — | — | — | |
| 27 | 08887 | Three Bridges | — | — | 0 | $268K |
| 28 | 08888 | Whitehouse | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hunterdon County
Read the note next to each link: it gives the reason, such as a radon zone designation or housing age, that led to the recommendation.
- Water Filters Certified for PFAS Reduction — PFAS detected in 5 ZIP codes
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 54% of homes built before 1980
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Overview
Hunterdon County in New Jersey covers 28 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (46/100) across 11 scored records.
15 of 18 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 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.
What You Can Do
Hunterdon County has an average Home Safety grade of D across its scored ZIP records. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Ask a certified laboratory which tests it offers for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants relevant to your home; a $20-$50 kit may cover only certain contaminants.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF/ANSI-certified filters reduce the specific contaminants listed on their certification. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It reports monitored contaminants detected in the utility's water and related compliance information.
Check for lead in your home
54% of homes in this county were built before 1980. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially after water sits in the pipes.