Passaic County, New Jersey
39 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Passaic County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
In recent monitoring cycles, Passaic County's 39 ZIP codes show a split record - several have documented water safety violations.
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 Last verified:
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%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,201, driven primarily by flood
82.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Passaic County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 15 violations. Past 5 years: 50 total (50 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.
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: $3,201
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
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Passaic 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 Passaic County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Passaic County
8 community water systems serving Passaic County.
- C
- C
- B
- C
- C
- C
Show all 8 water systems
- C
- C
22 total water systems serve Passaic County.
Systems with the most violations in Passaic County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- D
- D
- C
- B
- C
Environmental Justice Indicator
Passaic County scores in the 73th percentile on the EPA EJScreen composite index, indicating elevated environmental burden relative to the national average. Approximately 51% of residents live in areas classified as disadvantaged communities. EJScreen measures cumulative environmental and demographic factors including air quality, proximity to hazardous sites, and socioeconomic vulnerability. 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
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Water Filters for PFAS — 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 — 82.4% of homes built before 1978
- 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.
← Back to New Jersey Home Safety Profile
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.