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Sussex County, New Jersey

24 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 24 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 24 tracked ZIP records scored
24
ZIP Codes
$337K
Median Home Value
$2,363
Avg Remediation (70% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Sussex County, New Jersey

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 11.2 (asthma 9.4%, diabetes 9.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,707, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

74.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

EPA violation counts by year across Sussex County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
2 (2 health)
2022
3 (3 health)
2023
9 (9 health)
2024
6 (6 health)
2025
9 (9 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 9 violations. Past 5 years: 29 total (29 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 26.9% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1973
Median Build Year
74.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
50/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
89%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $1,707

Energy Code Gap $480/yr
Flood $467/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

62,966 housing units in Sussex County

Pre-1940 14%
1940–1959 18%
1960–1979 32%
1980–1999 24%
2000+ 12%

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 Sussex County

$337K
Median Home Value
$2,363
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Sussex 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 Sussex County residents

Asthma 9.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 26.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Sussex County

8 community water systems serving Sussex County.

Show all 8 water systems

29 total water systems serve Sussex County.

Systems with the most violations in Sussex County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Sussex County

24 ZIP codes tracked in Sussex County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 07416 Franklin 31 (3 health) $264K
2 07418 Glenwood $348K
3 07419 Hamburg 39 (4 health) $297K
4 07422 Highland Lakes 0 $282K
5 07428 Mc Afee
6 07439 Ogdensburg 9 $312K
7 07460 Stockholm 5 (1 health) $341K
8 07461 Sussex 18 (5 health) $339K
9 07462 Vernon 2 (1 health) $253K
10 07821 Andover 84 (7 health) $402K
11 07822 Augusta 16 (3 health) $421K
12 07826 Branchville 16 (3 health) $371K
13 07827 Montague 0 $298K
14 07843 Hopatcong 14 $317K
15 07848 Lafayette 34 (3 health) $413K
16 07855 Middleville
17 07860 Newton 198 (6 health) $337K
18 07871 Sparta 38 (3 health) $463K
19 07874 Stanhope 53 $336K
20 07875 Stillwater
21 07877 Swartswood
22 07879 Tranquility
23 07881 Wallpack Center
24 07890 Branchville

Recommended Buyer Guides for Sussex County

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Overview

Sussex County in New Jersey covers 24 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

14 of 16 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 21 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Sussex County?
Sussex County is served by 29 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 24 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Sussex County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Sussex County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,707 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Sussex County?
The median home build year in Sussex County is 1973. 74.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Sussex County, New Jersey Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-jersey/sussex/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-new-jersey-sussex,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Sussex County, New Jersey Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-jersey/sussex/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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