COUNTY REPORT NJ

Warren County, New Jersey

20 ZIP codes · Avg score 51/100 · Grade D

ZipCheckup grade for Warren County: D.

Federal records show several conditions worth reviewing.

Households in Warren County can use the low grade as a prompt: check the water system serving your address, and consider testing your own tap if the records concern you. The county page lists 20 ZIP codes.

How Warren County Compares

Warren County51/100
New Jersey avg61/100
National avg73/100

How Warren County Compares

D
County Grade
51/100
Avg Safety Score
20
ZIP Codes
14
Water Systems

Warren County scores 10 points below the New Jersey state average (61/100) and 22 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

D
County Grade
51
Avg Safety Score
20
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 07820 (63/100)
Lowest ZIP: 07840 (33/100)
$373K
Median Home Value
$556
Avg Remediation (0.15% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Warren 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: 12 (asthma 9.3%, diabetes 10%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $2,504, largest modeled factor: Flood

60% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 32.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1962
Median Build Year
60%
Pre-1980 Housing
53/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
88%
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: $2,504

Flood $1,153/yr
Sea Level Rise $1,005/yr
Energy Code Gap $558/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

50,256 housing units in Warren County

Pre-1940 22%
1940–1959 16%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 26%
2000+ 14%

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 Warren County

$373K
Median Home Value
$556
Est. Remediation Cost
0.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Warren 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 Warren County residents

Asthma 9.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 32.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Warren County ZIP codes

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

Show all 8 water systems

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

Systems with the most violations in Warren County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Warren County

20 ZIP codes tracked in Warren County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 07820 Allamuchy 63 C 11 —
2 07838 Great Meadows 61 C 29 $410K
3 08886 Stewartsville 57 C 30 $424K
4 08865 Phillipsburg 52 D 37 $244K
5 07865 Port Murray 48 D 18 $374K
6 07863 Oxford 47 D 21 $276K
7 07882 Washington 47 D 21 $334K
8 07840 Hackettstown 33 F 389 (13 health) $373K
9 07823 Belvidere — — 0 $315K
10 07825 Blairstown — — 146 (1 health) $411K
11 07829 Buttzville — — —
12 07832 Columbia — — $326K
13 07833 Delaware — — $220K
14 07837 Glasser — — —
15 07844 Hope — — —
16 07846 Johnsonburg — — $440K
17 07880 Vienna — — 18 $406K
18 08808 Broadway — — —
19 08827 Hampton — — 91 (3 health) $429K
20 08885 Stanton — — —

Recommended Buyer Guides for Warren County

The guides listed here are chosen from this county's data, and the short note beside each one says why it made the list.

Overview

Warren County in New Jersey covers 20 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (51/100) across 8 scored records.

11 of 12 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 17 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.

What You Can Do

Warren County has an average Home Safety grade of D across its scored ZIP records. Here are steps to protect your household.

1

Test your tap water

Ask a certified laboratory which tests it offers for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants relevant to your home; a $20-$50 kit may cover only certain contaminants.

2

Consider a certified water filter

NSF/ANSI-certified filters reduce the specific contaminants listed on their certification. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher

3

Contact your water utility

Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It reports monitored contaminants detected in the utility's water and related compliance information.

4

Check for lead in your home

60% of homes in this county were built before 1980. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially after water sits in the pipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Warren County?
Warren County receives a grade of D. 3 of 20 ZIP codes are mapped to water systems with reported health-based violations. Independent water testing is recommended.
How many water systems serve Warren County?
We map 14 public water systems to 20 ZIP codes in our data for Warren County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Warren County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Warren County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $2,504 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Warren County?
The median home build year in Warren County is 1962. 60% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Warren County compare to New Jersey?
Warren County has an average Home Safety Score of 51/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the New Jersey state average of 61/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Warren County, NJ: HSS 51/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-jersey/warren/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Warren County, NJ: HSS 51/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/new-jersey/warren/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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