Princeton, NJ Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
5 ZIP codes · 131 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 5 ZIP codes across Princeton, NJ. The area averages a grade D (44/100); 1 ZIP code carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Princeton, NJ. We compared 5 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade D (44/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 2 | 67% |
| F | 1 | 33% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Princeton ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 08542 | 50 | D | 0 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 2 | 08544 | 50 | D | 0 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 3 | 08540 | 33 | F | 131 | 0.0060 mg/L |
| 4 | 08541 | — | — | — | No data |
| 5 | 08543 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 2 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 1 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 131 total violations across Princeton
- 7 health-based violations
- 1 of 3 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 3 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | 34 | 1 |
| E. coli | 14 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | 14 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | 13 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 11 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Princeton?
ZIP code 08542 has the highest safety score in Princeton at 50/100 (grade D). Check the full report for details.
Is Princeton water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 3 directly mapped ZIP records, 131 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 3 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
Reporting periods vary by source; the page metadata identifies this materialization.