Passaic County, New Jersey
39 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C
ZipCheckup grade for Passaic County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
If your home is in Passaic County, the C grade is a cue to open your ZIP code's report, one of 39 here, and see which factors weigh on the score.
How Passaic County Compares
How Passaic County Compares
Passaic County scores 2 points above the New Jersey state average (61/100) and 10 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: Passaic 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: 11.7 (asthma 8.9%, diabetes 12.7%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $2,461, largest modeled factor: Flood
78% 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: $2,461
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
196,728 housing units in Passaic 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 Passaic County
Modeled remediation costs in Passaic 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 Passaic County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Passaic County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Passaic County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Show all 8 water systems
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22 water systems mapped to Passaic County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in Passaic County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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Environmental Justice Indicator
Passaic County is at national percentile 73 on the EPA EJScreen index in our data, indicating elevated environmental burden relative to other U.S. areas. Approximately 51% 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 Passaic County
39 ZIP codes tracked in Passaic County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 07506 | Hawthorne | 76 | B | 22 (1 health) | $499K |
| 2 | 07463 | Waldwick | 66 | C | 7 | $576K |
| 3 | 07011 | Clifton | 65 | C | 4 (1 health) | $403K |
| 4 | 07012 | Clifton | 65 | C | 4 (1 health) | $459K |
| 5 | 07013 | Clifton | 65 | C | 4 (1 health) | $463K |
| 6 | 07014 | Clifton | 65 | C | 4 (1 health) | $413K |
| 7 | 07055 | Passaic | 65 | C | 4 (1 health) | $407K |
| 8 | 07424 | Little Falls | 65 | C | 8 (3 health) | $477K |
| 9 | 07501 | Paterson | 65 | C | 4 (1 health) | $304K |
| 10 | 07502 | Paterson | 65 | C | 4 (1 health) | $347K |
| 11 | 07503 | Paterson | 65 | C | 4 (1 health) | $315K |
| 12 | 07504 | Paterson | 65 | C | 4 (1 health) | $370K |
| 13 | 07505 | Paterson | 65 | C | 4 (1 health) | — |
| 14 | 07513 | Paterson | 65 | C | 4 (1 health) | $387K |
| 15 | 07514 | Paterson | 65 | C | 4 (1 health) | $314K |
| 16 | 07522 | Paterson | 65 | C | 4 (1 health) | $264K |
| 17 | 07524 | Paterson | 65 | C | 4 (1 health) | $360K |
| 18 | 07512 | Totowa | 64 | C | 9 | $508K |
| 19 | 07403 | Bloomingdale | 63 | C | 10 (2 health) | $397K |
| 20 | 07470 | Wayne | 62 | C | 12 (5 health) | $597K |
| 21 | 07009 | Cedar Grove | 61 | C | 7 (3 health) | $601K |
| 22 | 07508 | Haledon | 61 | C | 15 (6 health) | $445K |
| 23 | 07465 | Wanaque | 58 | C | 25 (5 health) | $382K |
| 24 | 07480 | West Milford | 58 | C | 25 | $362K |
| 25 | 07442 | Pompton Lakes | 57 | C | 29 | $411K |
| 26 | 07456 | Ringwood | 57 | C | 20 (2 health) | $435K |
| 27 | 07438 | Oak Ridge | 50 | D | 100 (10 health) | $418K |
| 28 | 07015 | Clifton | — | — | — | |
| 29 | 07420 | Haskell | — | — | 21 (5 health) | $345K |
| 30 | 07421 | Hewitt | — | — | $376K | |
| 31 | 07474 | Wayne | — | — | — | |
| 32 | 07507 | Hawthorne | — | — | — | |
| 33 | 07509 | Paterson | — | — | — | |
| 34 | 07510 | Paterson | — | — | — | |
| 35 | 07511 | Totowa | — | — | — | |
| 36 | 07533 | Paterson | — | — | — | |
| 37 | 07538 | Haledon | — | — | — | |
| 38 | 07543 | Paterson | — | — | — | |
| 39 | 07544 | Paterson | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Passaic County
Up to five guides, picked by rule.
- Water Filters Certified for PFAS Reduction — PFAS detected in 3 ZIP codes
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 78% 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Passaic County, New Jersey
Overview
Passaic County in New Jersey covers 39 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100) across 27 scored records.
28 of 28 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 30 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.