COUNTY REPORT NJ

Sussex County, New Jersey

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

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

Unavailable
0 of 24 tracked ZIP records scored
24
ZIP Codes
$337K
Median Home Value
$662
Avg Remediation (0.20% 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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

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

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,318, largest modeled factor: Energy Code Gap

64% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

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
64%
Pre-1980 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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,318

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
$662
Est. Remediation Cost
0.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Sussex 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 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 mapped to Sussex County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Sussex County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

29 water systems mapped to Sussex County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Sussex County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

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

Read the note next to each link: it gives the reason, such as a radon zone designation or housing age, that led to the recommendation.

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?
We map 29 public water systems to 24 ZIP codes in our data for Sussex County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Sussex County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Sussex County is energy code gap. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $1,318 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Sussex County?
The median home build year in Sussex County is 1973. 64% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have 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: October 2026.

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