Ocean County, New Jersey
33 ZIP codes · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Based on current EPA data, Ocean County's 33 ZIP codes maintain an above-average drinking water safety record.
How Ocean County Compares
How Ocean County Compares
Ocean County scores 16 points above the New Jersey state average (58/100) and 6 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
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: 12.4 (asthma 9.2%, diabetes 11.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,965, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.402% avg pipe failure probability, 48% of ZIPs at high risk
61.9% 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 4 violations. Past 5 years: 7 total (7 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,965
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
282,621 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 with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Ocean County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairton Oaks M H Community | 207 | 44 |
| 2 | Stafford Twp Water - Beach Haven West | 30,603 | 22 |
| 3 | Jackson Twp Mua | 37,224 | 18 |
| 4 | Fountainhead Parks Inc. | 280 | 18 |
| 5 | Jackson Acres Llc | 440 | 18 |
35 total water systems serve Ocean County.
All ZIP Codes in Ocean County
33 ZIP codes tracked in Ocean County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8733 | Lakehurst | 95 | A | 1 | $226K |
| 2 | 8756 | Toms River | 95 | A | 2 | — |
| 3 | 8754 | Toms River | 91 | A | 2 | — |
| 4 | 8527 | Jackson | 89 | A | 18 (1 health) | $461K |
| 5 | 8089 | Waterford Works | 87 | A | 0 | $249K |
| 6 | 8533 | New Egypt | 87 | A | 7 | $472K |
| 7 | 8722 | Beachwood | 86 | A | 2 | $308K |
| 8 | 8755 | Toms River | 86 | A | 2 | $380K |
| 9 | 8701 | Lakewood | 85 | A | 5 | $431K |
| 10 | 8741 | Pine Beach | 82 | B | 0 | $450K |
| 11 | 8757 | Toms River | 81 | B | 2 | $253K |
| 12 | 8006 | Barnegat Light | 80 | B | 0 | $1106K |
| 13 | 8740 | Ocean Gate | 78 | B | 1 | $342K |
| 14 | 8050 | Manahawkin | 75 | B | 1 | $377K |
| 15 | 8751 | Seaside Heights | 75 | B | 0 | $583K |
| 16 | 8752 | Seaside Park | 75 | B | 0 | $779K |
| 17 | 8008 | Beach Haven | 74 | B | 3 | $1083K |
| 18 | 8731 | Forked River | 74 | B | 9 (1 health) | $360K |
| 19 | 8735 | Lavallette | 74 | B | 2 | $865K |
| 20 | 8514 | Cream Ridge | 73 | B | 0 | $508K |
| 21 | 8526 | Imlaystown | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 22 | 8759 | Manchester Township | 73 | B | 0 | $177K |
| 23 | 8753 | Toms River | 71 | B | 2 | $377K |
| 24 | 8758 | Waretown | 71 | B | 3 | $456K |
| 25 | 8005 | Barnegat | 66 | C | 11 | $356K |
| 26 | 8092 | West Creek | 66 | C | 10 | $474K |
| 27 | 8732 | Island Heights | 60 | C | 0 | $497K |
| 28 | 8734 | Lanoka Harbor | 55 | C | 0 | $387K |
| 29 | 8739 | Normandy Beach | 55 | C | 0 | — |
| 30 | 8724 | Brick | 54 | D | 22 (2 health) | $365K |
| 31 | 8087 | Tuckerton | 50 | D | 0 | $324K |
| 32 | 8721 | Bayville | 50 | D | 0 | $354K |
| 33 | 8723 | Brick | 49 | D | 22 (2 health) | $374K |
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 Lead Paint Test Kits — 61.9% 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 33 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (74/100).
20 of 33 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 6 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.