Peor infraestructura: New Jersey — Clasificaciones 2026

Out of 653 ZIP codes with infrastructure data in New Jersey, these areas face the highest estimated risk of water pipe failure based on infrastructure age, funding gaps, and violation history.

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	653
Highest risk	65%
Median risk	45%
Average risk	45%
State	New Jersey

Top 100 Highest Risk ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Pipe Failure Risk	Risk Level	Safety Score
1	08850	Milltown	NJ	65%	Very High	56/100
2	07109	Belleville	NJ	62%	Very High	59/100
3	07011	Clifton	NJ	61%	Very High	72/100
4	07831	Changewater	NJ	61%	Very High	53/100
5	07846	Johnsonburg	NJ	61%	Very High	40/100
6	08039	Harrisonville	NJ	61%	Very High	63/100
7	07833	Delaware	NJ	60%	High	53/100
8	08064	New Lisbon	NJ	60%	High	75/100
9	08072	Quinton	NJ	60%	High	63/100
10	08528	Kingston	NJ	60%	High	50/100
11	08609	Trenton	NJ	60%	High	55/100
12	08629	Trenton	NJ	60%	High	55/100
13	07450	Ridgewood	NJ	59%	High	51/100
14	08302	Bridgeton	NJ	59%	High	48/100
15	08611	Trenton	NJ	59%	High	55/100
16	07641	Haworth	NJ	58%	High	67/100
17	08246	South Seaville	NJ	58%	High	53/100
18	08610	Trenton	NJ	58%	High	55/100
19	08618	Trenton	NJ	58%	High	45/100
20	07028	Glen Ridge	NJ	57%	High	55/100
21	07032	Kearny	NJ	57%	High	64/100
22	07043	Montclair	NJ	57%	High	50/100
23	07044	Verona	NJ	57%	High	60/100
24	08023	Deepwater	NJ	57%	High	63/100
25	08103	Camden	NJ	57%	High	70/100
26	08525	Hopewell	NJ	57%	High	60/100
27	08608	Trenton	NJ	57%	High	60/100
28	08882	South River	NJ	57%	High	47/100
29	07003	Bloomfield	NJ	56%	High	64/100
30	07012	Clifton	NJ	56%	High	77/100
31	07110	Nutley	NJ	56%	High	59/100
32	07112	Newark	NJ	56%	High	82/100
33	07504	Paterson	NJ	56%	High	55/100
34	07506	Hawthorne	NJ	56%	High	67/100
35	07850	Landing	NJ	56%	High	43/100
36	07863	Oxford	NJ	56%	High	34/100
37	07878	Mount Tabor	NJ	56%	High	40/100
38	08014	Bridgeport	NJ	56%	High	55/100
39	08071	Pitman	NJ	56%	High	74/100
40	08102	Camden	NJ	56%	High	70/100
41	08318	Elmer	NJ	56%	High	69/100
42	07017	East Orange	NJ	55%	High	59/100
43	07041	Millburn	NJ	55%	High	42/100
44	07106	Newark	NJ	55%	High	77/100
45	07439	Ogdensburg	NJ	55%	High	64/100
46	07524	Paterson	NJ	55%	High	47/100
47	07732	Highlands	NJ	55%	High	36/100
48	07828	Budd Lake	NJ	55%	High	50/100
49	07843	Hopatcong	NJ	55%	High	53/100
50	07847	Kenvil	NJ	55%	High	40/100
51	07849	Lake Hopatcong	NJ	55%	High	35/100
52	08066	Paulsboro	NJ	55%	High	74/100
53	08093	Westville	NJ	55%	High	72/100
54	08104	Camden	NJ	55%	High	65/100
55	08106	Audubon	NJ	55%	High	63/100
56	08554	Roebling	NJ	55%	High	63/100
57	08638	Trenton	NJ	55%	High	45/100
58	08829	High Bridge	NJ	55%	High	57/100
59	07018	East Orange	NJ	54%	High	64/100
60	07040	Maplewood	NJ	54%	High	50/100
61	07055	Passaic	NJ	54%	High	50/100
62	07435	Newfoundland	NJ	54%	High	49/100
63	07456	Ringwood	NJ	54%	High	72/100
64	07460	Stockholm	NJ	54%	High	58/100
65	07463	Waldwick	NJ	54%	High	64/100
66	07603	Bogota	NJ	54%	High	55/100
67	07663	Saddle Brook	NJ	54%	High	60/100
68	07756	Ocean Grove	NJ	54%	High	40/100
69	07926	Brookside	NJ	54%	High	53/100
70	08105	Camden	NJ	54%	High	60/100
71	08107	Oaklyn	NJ	54%	High	50/100
72	08311	Cedarville	NJ	54%	High	75/100
73	08561	Windsor	NJ	54%	High	53/100
74	07013	Clifton	NJ	53%	High	72/100
75	07035	Lincoln Park	NJ	53%	High	36/100
76	07042	Montclair	NJ	53%	High	50/100
77	07070	Rutherford	NJ	53%	High	45/100
78	07204	Roselle Park	NJ	53%	High	40/100
79	07205	Hillside	NJ	53%	High	45/100
80	07442	Pompton Lakes	NJ	53%	High	50/100
81	07461	Sussex	NJ	53%	High	48/100
82	07605	Leonia	NJ	53%	High	55/100
83	07660	Ridgefield Park	NJ	53%	High	45/100
84	07723	Deal	NJ	53%	High	40/100
85	07881	Wallpack Center	NJ	53%	High	63/100
86	08030	Gloucester City	NJ	53%	High	50/100
87	08035	Haddon Heights	NJ	53%	High	63/100
88	08108	Collingswood	NJ	53%	High	55/100
89	08329	Mauricetown	NJ	53%	High	63/100
90	08360	Vineland	NJ	53%	High	65/100
91	08530	Lambertville	NJ	53%	High	54/100
92	08555	Roosevelt	NJ	53%	High	53/100
93	08619	Trenton	NJ	53%	High	45/100
94	08620	Trenton	NJ	53%	High	60/100
95	08865	Phillipsburg	NJ	53%	High	51/100
96	07005	Boonton	NJ	52%	High	59/100
97	07016	Cranford	NJ	52%	High	41/100
98	07027	Garwood	NJ	52%	High	40/100
99	07046	Mountain Lakes	NJ	52%	High	53/100
100	07054	Parsippany	NJ	52%	High	56/100

Methodology

Infrastructure risk rankings combine four data sources, each weighted equally (25%): (1) EPA Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey (DWINS 2023) — state-level 20-year funding gap per capita for pipe replacement, treatment, and storage; (2) Census ACS housing vintage — percentage of homes built before 1980, when lead solder and galvanized pipes were common; (3) EPA SDWIS violation and enforcement data — system-level compliance history; (4) Lead and Copper Rule indicators — service line material inventories and 90th percentile lead testing results. The combined score is normalized to a 0-100% probability scale.

Data sources: EPA DWINS 2023, Census ACS, EPA SDWIS, Lead and Copper Rule data. Last updated: 2026-06-04.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does pipe failure probability mean?

Pipe failure probability estimates the likelihood of water main breaks, lead contamination from corroded pipes, or service disruptions based on infrastructure age, state funding gaps, violation history, and lead indicators. It is not a prediction of imminent failure, but a risk assessment based on known factors.

How is infrastructure risk calculated?

The risk score combines four equally weighted factors: state-level infrastructure funding gap per capita (from EPA DWINS 2023), housing vintage (Census ACS pre-1980 housing percentage), water system violation and enforcement history (EPA SDWIS), and lead exposure indicators (service line probability and testing results).

What can homeowners do about aging infrastructure?

Test your tap water annually, especially for lead. Check if your home has a lead service line through your water utility. Consider a whole-house water filter (NSF/ANSI 53 certified). Review your water system Consumer Confidence Report for violation history.

Does high risk mean my water is unsafe right now?

Not necessarily. Infrastructure risk indicates long-term vulnerability, not current contamination. However, areas with aging pipes and high violation counts have a statistically higher chance of water quality issues. Regular testing is the best way to verify your water safety.