Union County, New Jersey
30 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Union County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
The systems supplying Union County's 30 ZIP codes vary in performance - most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.
How Union County Compares
How Union County Compares
Union County scores 6 points above the New Jersey state average (61/100) and 6 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: Union 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: 11.2 (asthma 9%, diabetes 11.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,965, driven primarily by flood
84.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $3,965
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
224,736 housing units in Union 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 Union County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Union 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 Union County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Union County
8 community water systems serving Union County.
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Systems with the most violations in Union County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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Environmental Justice Indicator
Union County scores in the 71th percentile on the EPA EJScreen composite index, indicating elevated environmental burden relative to the national average. Approximately 40% 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 Union County
30 ZIP codes tracked in Union County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 07016 | Cranford | 67 | C | 0 | $636K |
| 2 | 07023 | Fanwood | 67 | C | 0 | $611K |
| 3 | 07027 | Garwood | 67 | C | 0 | $510K |
| 4 | 07033 | Kenilworth | 67 | C | 0 | $521K |
| 5 | 07062 | Plainfield | 67 | C | 0 | $374K |
| 6 | 07066 | Clark | 67 | C | 0 | $570K |
| 7 | 07076 | Scotch Plains | 67 | C | 0 | $697K |
| 8 | 07081 | Springfield | 67 | C | 3 | $591K |
| 9 | 07083 | Union | 67 | C | 0 | $426K |
| 10 | 07088 | Vauxhall | 67 | C | 0 | $344K |
| 11 | 07090 | Westfield | 67 | C | 0 | $931K |
| 12 | 07092 | Mountainside | 67 | C | 0 | $756K |
| 13 | 07201 | Elizabeth | 67 | C | 0 | $413K |
| 14 | 07202 | Elizabeth | 67 | C | 0 | $358K |
| 15 | 07203 | Roselle | 67 | C | 0 | $337K |
| 16 | 07204 | Roselle Park | 67 | C | 0 | $406K |
| 17 | 07208 | Elizabeth | 67 | C | 0 | $426K |
| 18 | 07901 | Summit | 67 | C | 3 | $959K |
| 19 | 07922 | Berkeley Heights | 67 | C | 3 | $697K |
| 20 | 07974 | New Providence | 67 | C | 3 | $726K |
| 21 | 07036 | Linden | 66 | C | 1 | $385K |
| 22 | 07065 | Rahway | 66 | C | 3 | $362K |
| 23 | 07087 | Union City | 66 | C | 3 (1 health) | $447K |
| 24 | 07206 | Elizabethport | 66 | C | 2 (1 health) | $339K |
| 25 | 07061 | Plainfield | — | — | — | |
| 26 | 07091 | Westfield | — | — | — | |
| 27 | 07205 | Hillside | — | — | 0 | $363K |
| 28 | 07207 | Elizabeth | — | — | — | |
| 29 | 07902 | Summit | — | — | — | |
| 30 | 08348 | Port Elizabeth | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Union County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 84.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Union County, New Jersey
Overview
Union County in New Jersey covers 30 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100) across 24 scored records.
8 of 25 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 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.