Neighborhood Report
Grade D
Paterson, NJ Neighborhood Water Quality — Clean Compliance
14 ZIP codes · 0 EPA violations
Data source: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Water quality varies significantly across Paterson, NJ. We analyzed 14 ZIP codes to help you compare neighborhoods by water safety, lead risk, and EPA compliance.
City Overview: Grade D (51/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 4 | 29% |
| D | 10 | 71% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Paterson ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 07509 | 60 | C | 0 | No data |
| 2 | 07503 | 55 | C | 0 | No data |
| 3 | 07504 | 55 | C | 0 | No data |
| 4 | 07513 | 55 | C | 0 | No data |
| 5 | 07533 | 53 | D | 0 | No data |
| 6 | 07543 | 53 | D | 0 | No data |
| 7 | 07544 | 53 | D | 0 | No data |
| 8 | 07505 | 52 | D | 0 | No data |
| 9 | 07510 | 52 | D | 0 | No data |
| 10 | 07514 | 52 | D | 0 | No data |
| 11 | 07501 | 47 | D | 0 | No data |
| 12 | 07524 | 47 | D | 0 | No data |
| 13 | 07502 | 42 | D | 0 | No data |
| 14 | 07522 | 42 | D | 0 | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 7 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 7 neighborhoods score worse than county average
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Paterson?
ZIP code 07509 has the highest safety score in Paterson at 60/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.
Is Paterson water safe to drink?
Paterson has an average water safety score of 51/100 (D). Water quality varies by neighborhood — no ZIP codes currently exceed EPA lead limits. Always check your specific ZIP code.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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