Ocean County, New Jersey
37 ZIP codes · Avg score 89/100 · Grade A · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Ocean County: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Based on current EPA data, Ocean County's 37 ZIP codes maintain an above-average drinking water safety record.
How Ocean County Compares
How Ocean County Compares
Ocean County scores 28 points above the New Jersey state average (61/100) and 16 points above 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:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Ocean 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: 12.5 (asthma 9.2%, diabetes 11.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,431, driven primarily by sea_level
63.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Ocean County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 10 total (10 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
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: $5,431
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
313,611 housing units in Ocean 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 Ocean County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Ocean 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 Ocean County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Ocean County
8 community water systems serving Ocean County.
- B
- B
- B
- A
- A
Show all 8 water systems
- A
- B
44 total water systems serve Ocean County.
Systems with the most violations in Ocean County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- B
- B
- B
All ZIP Codes in Ocean County
37 ZIP codes tracked in Ocean County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 08050 | Manahawkin | 100 | A | 0 | $377K |
| 2 | 08751 | Seaside Heights | 100 | A | 0 | $583K |
| 3 | 08752 | Seaside Park | 100 | A | 0 | $779K |
| 4 | 08005 | Barnegat | 98 | A | 13 | $356K |
| 5 | 08758 | Waretown | 98 | A | 9 | $456K |
| 6 | 08731 | Forked River | 97 | A | 9 (1 health) | $360K |
| 7 | 08734 | Lanoka Harbor | 97 | A | 9 (1 health) | $387K |
| 8 | 08087 | Tuckerton | 96 | A | 11 | $324K |
| 9 | 08006 | Barnegat Light | 95 | A | 15 | $1106K |
| 10 | 08527 | Jackson | 95 | A | 18 (1 health) | $461K |
| 11 | 08741 | Pine Beach | 95 | A | 14 | $450K |
| 12 | 08721 | Bayville | 93 | A | 22 (1 health) | $354K |
| 13 | 08722 | Beachwood | 84 | B | 47 | $308K |
| 14 | 07712 | Asbury Park | 83 | B | 1 | $578K |
| 15 | 08008 | Beach Haven | 83 | B | 114 | $1083K |
| 16 | 08723 | Brick | 83 | B | 1 | $374K |
| 17 | 08724 | Brick | 83 | B | 1 | $365K |
| 18 | 08738 | Mantoloking | 83 | B | 1 | $1419K |
| 19 | 08755 | Toms River | 83 | B | 4 | $380K |
| 20 | 08701 | Lakewood | 82 | B | 6 | $431K |
| 21 | 08735 | Lavallette | 82 | B | 4 | $865K |
| 22 | 08742 | Point Pleasant Beach | 80 | B | 28 | $576K |
| 23 | 08757 | Toms River | 79 | B | 18 | $253K |
| 24 | 08753 | Toms River | 78 | B | 11 | $377K |
| 25 | 08759 | Manchester Township | 70 | B | 44 | $177K |
| 26 | 07754 | Neptune | — | — | — | |
| 27 | 07839 | Greendell | — | — | — | |
| 28 | 07851 | Layton | — | — | $323K | |
| 29 | 08089 | Waterford Works | — | — | 124 (8 health) | $249K |
| 30 | 08092 | West Creek | — | — | 0 | $474K |
| 31 | 08533 | New Egypt | — | — | 0 | $472K |
| 32 | 08732 | Island Heights | — | — | 7 | $497K |
| 33 | 08733 | Lakehurst | — | — | 0 | $226K |
| 34 | 08739 | Normandy Beach | — | — | — | |
| 35 | 08740 | Ocean Gate | — | — | 1 | $342K |
| 36 | 08754 | Toms River | — | — | — | |
| 37 | 08756 | Toms River | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Ocean County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Water Filters for PFAS — PFAS detected in 2 ZIP codes
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 63.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Ocean County, New Jersey
Overview
Ocean County in New Jersey covers 37 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (89/100) across 25 scored records.
25 of 31 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 11 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.