Salem County, New Jersey
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Tracking 12 ZIP codes in Salem County reveals a mixed picture — tap water quality varies meaningfully by location.
How Salem County Compares
How Salem County Compares
Salem County scores 7 points above the New Jersey state average (58/100) and 3 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Salem 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: 13.2 (asthma 10%, diabetes 11.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,730, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.487% avg pipe failure probability, 91% of ZIPs at high risk
75.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Salem County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 14 total (14 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: $4,730
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
33,764 housing units in Salem 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 Salem County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Salem 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 Salem 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 Salem County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BIG OAK REHAB | 259 | 19 |
| 2 | Elmer Boro W Department | 1,385 | 19 |
| 3 | WOODSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT | 4,455 | 7 |
| 4 | Bancroft Neuro Health Center | 142 | 7 |
| 5 | Auburn Village Water Sup | 200 | 5 |
9 total water systems serve Salem County.
All ZIP Codes in Salem County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Salem County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8038 | Hancocks Bridge | 83 | B | 0 | $176K |
| 2 | 8067 | Pedricktown | 76 | B | 5 | $313K |
| 3 | 8318 | Elmer | 69 | C | 19 (6 health) | $271K |
| 4 | 8069 | Penns Grove | 68 | C | 1 | $184K |
| 5 | 8070 | Pennsville | 66 | C | 4 | $194K |
| 6 | 8098 | Woodstown | 66 | C | 7 | $298K |
| 7 | 8001 | Alloway | 63 | C | 0 | $282K |
| 8 | 8023 | Deepwater | 63 | C | 0 | $176K |
| 9 | 8072 | Quinton | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 10 | 8085 | Swedesboro | 55 | C | 0 | $351K |
| 11 | 8313 | Deerfield Street | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 12 | 8079 | Salem | 50 | D | 0 | $180K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Salem County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 75.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Salem County, New Jersey
Overview
Salem County in New Jersey covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100).
5 of 12 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.