Out of 658 ZIP codes with data in Colorado, these are the highest-ranked areas for safety score. See also: National Safest ZIP Codes in America — Highest Safety Scores | All Colorado Rankings
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes ranked | 658 |
| Highest value | 83/100 |
| Median value | 63/100 |
| State | Colorado |
Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes
| Rank | ZIP Code | City | State | Safety Score | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81123 | Blanca | CO | 83/100 | 83/100 |
| 2 | 81128 | Chromo | CO | 83/100 | 83/100 |
| 3 | 81151 | Sanford | CO | 83/100 | 83/100 |
| 4 | 81655 | Wolcott | CO | 83/100 | 83/100 |
| 5 | 81658 | Vail | CO | 83/100 | 83/100 |
| 6 | 81124 | Capulin | CO | 82/100 | 82/100 |
| 7 | 81125 | Center | CO | 82/100 | 82/100 |
| 8 | 81129 | Conejos | CO | 82/100 | 82/100 |
| 9 | 81148 | Romeo | CO | 82/100 | 82/100 |
| 10 | 81235 | Lake City | CO | 82/100 | 82/100 |
| 11 | 81130 | Creede | CO | 81/100 | 81/100 |
| 12 | 81134 | Garcia | CO | 81/100 | 81/100 |
| 13 | 81149 | Saguache | CO | 81/100 | 81/100 |
| 14 | 81152 | San Luis | CO | 81/100 | 81/100 |
| 15 | 81645 | Minturn | CO | 81/100 | 81/100 |
| 16 | 81132 | Del Norte | CO | 80/100 | 80/100 |
| 17 | 81433 | Silverton | CO | 80/100 | 80/100 |
| 18 | 81637 | Gypsum | CO | 80/100 | 80/100 |
| 19 | 80428 | Clark | CO | 79/100 | 79/100 |
| 20 | 80483 | Yampa | CO | 79/100 | 79/100 |
| 21 | 81154 | South Fork | CO | 79/100 | 79/100 |
| 22 | 81632 | Edwards | CO | 78/100 | 78/100 |
| 23 | 81657 | Vail | CO | 78/100 | 78/100 |
| 24 | 81147 | Pagosa Springs | CO | 77/100 | 77/100 |
| 25 | 81157 | Pagosa Springs | CO | 77/100 | 77/100 |
| 26 | 81639 | Hayden | CO | 77/100 | 77/100 |
| 27 | 81131 | Crestone | CO | 76/100 | 76/100 |
| 28 | 81141 | Manassa | CO | 76/100 | 76/100 |
| 29 | 81140 | La Jara | CO | 74/100 | 74/100 |
| 30 | 81144 | Monte Vista | CO | 73/100 | 73/100 |
| 31 | 80477 | Steamboat Springs | CO | 72/100 | 72/100 |
| 32 | 81102 | Alamosa | CO | 72/100 | 72/100 |
| 33 | 81120 | Antonito | CO | 72/100 | 72/100 |
| 34 | 81143 | Moffat | CO | 72/100 | 72/100 |
| 35 | 81631 | Eagle | CO | 71/100 | 71/100 |
| 36 | 81649 | Red Cliff | CO | 71/100 | 71/100 |
| 37 | 80022 | Commerce City | CO | 70/100 | 70/100 |
| 38 | 80106 | Elbert | CO | 70/100 | 70/100 |
| 39 | 80121 | Littleton | CO | 70/100 | 70/100 |
| 40 | 80125 | Littleton | CO | 70/100 | 70/100 |
| 41 | 80126 | Littleton | CO | 70/100 | 70/100 |
| 42 | 80127 | Littleton | CO | 70/100 | 70/100 |
| 43 | 80128 | Littleton | CO | 70/100 | 70/100 |
| 44 | 80129 | Littleton | CO | 70/100 | 70/100 |
| 45 | 80130 | Littleton | CO | 70/100 | 70/100 |
| 46 | 80447 | Grand Lake | CO | 70/100 | 70/100 |
| 47 | 80466 | Nederland | CO | 70/100 | 70/100 |
| 48 | 80640 | Henderson | CO | 70/100 | 70/100 |
| 49 | 80644 | Kersey | CO | 70/100 | 70/100 |
| 50 | 80650 | Pierce | CO | 70/100 | 70/100 |
| 51 | 80651 | Platteville | CO | 70/100 | 70/100 |
| 52 | 81004 | Pueblo | CO | 70/100 | 70/100 |
| 53 | 81005 | Pueblo | CO | 70/100 | 70/100 |
| 54 | 81007 | Pueblo | CO | 70/100 | 70/100 |
| 55 | 81008 | Pueblo | CO | 70/100 | 70/100 |
| 56 | 81520 | Clifton | CO | 70/100 | 70/100 |
| 57 | 81624 | Collbran | CO | 70/100 | 70/100 |
| 58 | 80021 | Broomfield | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 59 | 80023 | Broomfield | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 60 | 80031 | Westminster | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 61 | 80110 | Englewood | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 62 | 80117 | Kiowa | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 63 | 80201 | Denver | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 64 | 80202 | Denver | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 65 | 80203 | Denver | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 66 | 80205 | Denver | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 67 | 80206 | Denver | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 68 | 80207 | Denver | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 69 | 80211 | Denver | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 70 | 80212 | Denver | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 71 | 80217 | Denver | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 72 | 80218 | Denver | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 73 | 80227 | Denver | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 74 | 80228 | Denver | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 75 | 80231 | Denver | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 76 | 80232 | Denver | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 77 | 80233 | Denver | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 78 | 80234 | Denver | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 79 | 80236 | Denver | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 80 | 80237 | Denver | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 81 | 80238 | Denver | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 82 | 80239 | Denver | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 83 | 80246 | Denver | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 84 | 80249 | Denver | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 85 | 80260 | Denver | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 86 | 80403 | Golden | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 87 | 80421 | Bailey | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 88 | 80425 | Buffalo Creek | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 89 | 80433 | Conifer | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 90 | 80442 | Fraser | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 91 | 80443 | Frisco | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 92 | 80482 | Winter Park | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 93 | 80488 | Steamboat Springs | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 94 | 80514 | Dacono | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 95 | 80534 | Johnstown | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 96 | 80601 | Brighton | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 97 | 80602 | Brighton | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 98 | 80603 | Brighton | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 99 | 80615 | Eaton | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
| 100 | 80620 | Evans | CO | 69/100 | 69/100 |
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 99-100 indicates minimal 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 makes a ZIP code safe?
The safest ZIP codes have zero or very few EPA violations, lead levels well below the action level, low radon zone classification (Zone 3), and minimal flood insurance claims. They typically have newer infrastructure and well-managed water systems.
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