Out of 726 ZIP codes with data in New Jersey, these are the lowest-ranked areas for safety score. See also: National Lowest Home Safety Scores in America | All New Jersey Rankings
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes ranked | 726 |
| Lowest value | 25/100 |
| Median value | 55/100 |
| State | New Jersey |
100 Lowest-Ranked ZIP Codes
| Rank | ZIP Code | City | State | Safety Score | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 07962 | Morristown | NJ | 25/100 | 25/100 |
| 2 | 07963 | Morristown | NJ | 25/100 | 25/100 |
| 3 | 07960 | Morristown | NJ | 27/100 | 27/100 |
| 4 | 07440 | Pequannock | NJ | 30/100 | 30/100 |
| 5 | 07740 | Long Branch | NJ | 30/100 | 30/100 |
| 6 | 07750 | Monmouth Beach | NJ | 30/100 | 30/100 |
| 7 | 07760 | Rumson | NJ | 30/100 | 30/100 |
| 8 | 08736 | Manasquan | NJ | 30/100 | 30/100 |
| 9 | 08742 | Point Pleasant Beach | NJ | 30/100 | 30/100 |
| 10 | 08835 | Manville | NJ | 30/100 | 30/100 |
| 11 | 08846 | Middlesex | NJ | 30/100 | 30/100 |
| 12 | 07863 | Oxford | NJ | 34/100 | 34/100 |
| 13 | 07034 | Lake Hiawatha | NJ | 35/100 | 35/100 |
| 14 | 07076 | Scotch Plains | NJ | 35/100 | 35/100 |
| 15 | 07203 | Roselle | NJ | 35/100 | 35/100 |
| 16 | 07717 | Avon By The Sea | NJ | 35/100 | 35/100 |
| 17 | 07718 | Belford | NJ | 35/100 | 35/100 |
| 18 | 07739 | Little Silver | NJ | 35/100 | 35/100 |
| 19 | 07748 | Middletown | NJ | 35/100 | 35/100 |
| 20 | 07753 | Neptune | NJ | 35/100 | 35/100 |
| 21 | 07757 | Oceanport | NJ | 35/100 | 35/100 |
| 22 | 07758 | Port Monmouth | NJ | 35/100 | 35/100 |
| 23 | 07762 | Spring Lake | NJ | 35/100 | 35/100 |
| 24 | 07823 | Belvidere | NJ | 35/100 | 35/100 |
| 25 | 07830 | Califon | NJ | 35/100 | 35/100 |
| 26 | 07849 | Lake Hopatcong | NJ | 35/100 | 35/100 |
| 27 | 08807 | Bridgewater | NJ | 35/100 | 35/100 |
| 28 | 08812 | Dunellen | NJ | 35/100 | 35/100 |
| 29 | 08844 | Hillsborough | NJ | 35/100 | 35/100 |
| 30 | 08876 | Somerville | NJ | 35/100 | 35/100 |
| 31 | 07035 | Lincoln Park | NJ | 36/100 | 36/100 |
| 32 | 07732 | Highlands | NJ | 36/100 | 36/100 |
| 33 | 07834 | Denville | NJ | 36/100 | 36/100 |
| 34 | 07735 | Keyport | NJ | 37/100 | 37/100 |
| 35 | 07027 | Garwood | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 36 | 07033 | Kenilworth | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 37 | 07058 | Pine Brook | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 38 | 07059 | Warren | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 39 | 07090 | Westfield | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 40 | 07091 | Westfield | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 41 | 07204 | Roselle Park | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 42 | 07302 | Jersey City | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 43 | 07403 | Bloomingdale | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 44 | 07424 | Little Falls | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 45 | 07643 | Little Ferry | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 46 | 07644 | Lodi | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 47 | 07701 | Red Bank | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 48 | 07703 | Fort Monmouth | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 49 | 07710 | Adelphia | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 50 | 07711 | Allenhurst | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 51 | 07712 | Asbury Park | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 52 | 07720 | Bradley Beach | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 53 | 07723 | Deal | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 54 | 07730 | Hazlet | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 55 | 07737 | Leonardo | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 56 | 07755 | Oakhurst | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 57 | 07756 | Ocean Grove | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 58 | 07765 | Wickatunk | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 59 | 07799 | Eatontown | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 60 | 07806 | Picatinny Arsenal | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 61 | 07825 | Blairstown | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 62 | 07836 | Flanders | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 63 | 07842 | Hibernia | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 64 | 07846 | Johnsonburg | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 65 | 07847 | Kenvil | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 66 | 07848 | Lafayette | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 67 | 07878 | Mount Tabor | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 68 | 07880 | Vienna | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 69 | 07978 | Pluckemin | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 70 | 07981 | Whippany | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 71 | 07999 | Whippany | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 72 | 08504 | Blawenburg | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 73 | 08541 | Princeton | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 74 | 08558 | Skillman | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 75 | 08640 | Fort Dix | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 76 | 08648 | Lawrence Township | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 77 | 08720 | Allenwood | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 78 | 08738 | Mantoloking | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 79 | 08750 | Sea Girt | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 80 | 08803 | Baptistown | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 81 | 08821 | Flagtown | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 82 | 08825 | Frenchtown | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 83 | 08848 | Milford | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 84 | 08868 | Quakertown | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 85 | 08880 | South Bound Brook | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 86 | 08888 | Whitehouse | NJ | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 87 | 07016 | Cranford | NJ | 41/100 | 41/100 |
| 88 | 07041 | Millburn | NJ | 42/100 | 42/100 |
| 89 | 07410 | Fair Lawn | NJ | 42/100 | 42/100 |
| 90 | 07444 | Pompton Plains | NJ | 42/100 | 42/100 |
| 91 | 07502 | Paterson | NJ | 42/100 | 42/100 |
| 92 | 07522 | Paterson | NJ | 42/100 | 42/100 |
| 93 | 08540 | Princeton | NJ | 42/100 | 42/100 |
| 94 | 07850 | Landing | NJ | 43/100 | 43/100 |
| 95 | 07008 | Carteret | NJ | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 96 | 07023 | Fanwood | NJ | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 97 | 07036 | Linden | NJ | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 98 | 07052 | West Orange | NJ | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 99 | 07060 | Plainfield | NJ | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 100 | 07061 | Plainfield | NJ | 45/100 | 45/100 |
Methodology
The Home Safety Score (0-100) combines four data dimensions: EPA water violation history, lead exposure risk from infrastructure and sampling data, county-level EPA radon zone classification, and FEMA flood claim records. A score of 0 indicates maximum risk across all dimensions.
Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-06-04.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a low Home Safety Score mean?
A score below 40 (grade F) means the ZIP code has multiple overlapping risk factors: frequent EPA violations, elevated lead levels, high radon zone, and/or significant flood history. It reflects cumulative environmental risk, not necessarily current water quality.
Can a ZIP code improve its Safety Score?
Yes. Scores are recalculated as EPA data updates. When water systems resolve violations, replace lead service lines, or address infrastructure issues, scores improve over time.
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