Out of 1,085 ZIP codes with data in North Carolina, these are the highest-ranked areas for safety score. See also: National Safest ZIP Codes in America — Highest Safety Scores | All North Carolina Rankings
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes ranked | 1,085 |
| Highest value | 99/100 |
| Median value | 73/100 |
| State | North Carolina |
Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes
| Rank | ZIP Code | City | State | Safety Score | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27821 | Edward | NC | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 2 | 28039 | East Spencer | NC | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 3 | 28174 | Wingate | NC | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 4 | 28547 | Camp Lejeune | NC | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 5 | 27013 | Cleveland | NC | 98/100 | 98/100 |
| 6 | 27204 | Asheboro | NC | 98/100 | 98/100 |
| 7 | 27216 | Burlington | NC | 98/100 | 98/100 |
| 8 | 27220 | Burlington | NC | 98/100 | 98/100 |
| 9 | 27261 | High Point | NC | 98/100 | 98/100 |
| 10 | 27264 | High Point | NC | 98/100 | 98/100 |
| 11 | 27268 | High Point | NC | 98/100 | 98/100 |
| 12 | 27298 | Liberty | NC | 98/100 | 98/100 |
| 13 | 27357 | Stokesdale | NC | 98/100 | 98/100 |
| 14 | 27358 | Summerfield | NC | 98/100 | 98/100 |
| 15 | 27522 | Creedmoor | NC | 98/100 | 98/100 |
| 16 | 27833 | Greenville | NC | 98/100 | 98/100 |
| 17 | 28097 | Locust | NC | 98/100 | 98/100 |
| 18 | 28307 | Fort Bragg | NC | 98/100 | 98/100 |
| 19 | 28309 | Fayetteville | NC | 98/100 | 98/100 |
| 20 | 28310 | Fort Bragg | NC | 98/100 | 98/100 |
| 21 | 28329 | Clinton | NC | 98/100 | 98/100 |
| 22 | 28373 | Pinebluff | NC | 98/100 | 98/100 |
| 23 | 28564 | New Bern | NC | 98/100 | 98/100 |
| 24 | 27532 | Goldsboro | NC | 97/100 | 97/100 |
| 25 | 27815 | Rocky Mount | NC | 97/100 | 97/100 |
| 26 | 27907 | Elizabeth City | NC | 97/100 | 97/100 |
| 27 | 28396 | Wagram | NC | 97/100 | 97/100 |
| 28 | 28407 | Wilmington | NC | 97/100 | 97/100 |
| 29 | 28408 | Wilmington | NC | 97/100 | 97/100 |
| 30 | 28410 | Wilmington | NC | 97/100 | 97/100 |
| 31 | 27201 | Alamance | NC | 96/100 | 96/100 |
| 32 | 27359 | Swepsonville | NC | 96/100 | 96/100 |
| 33 | 27235 | Colfax | NC | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 34 | 27370 | Trinity | NC | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 35 | 27376 | West End | NC | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 36 | 27504 | Benson | NC | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 37 | 27509 | Butner | NC | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 38 | 27572 | Rougemont | NC | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 39 | 27573 | Roxboro | NC | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 40 | 27574 | Roxboro | NC | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 41 | 27702 | Durham | NC | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 42 | 27708 | Durham | NC | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 43 | 27709 | Durham | NC | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 44 | 27710 | Durham | NC | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 45 | 27711 | Durham | NC | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 46 | 27717 | Durham | NC | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 47 | 27722 | Durham | NC | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 48 | 27842 | Henrico | NC | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 49 | 27843 | Hobgood | NC | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 50 | 28525 | Deep Run | NC | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 51 | 28533 | Cherry Point | NC | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 52 | 28542 | Camp Lejeune | NC | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 53 | 27028 | Mocksville | NC | 94/100 | 94/100 |
| 54 | 27205 | Asheboro | NC | 94/100 | 94/100 |
| 55 | 27233 | Climax | NC | 94/100 | 94/100 |
| 56 | 27310 | Oak Ridge | NC | 94/100 | 94/100 |
| 57 | 27317 | Randleman | NC | 94/100 | 94/100 |
| 58 | 27340 | Saxapahaw | NC | 94/100 | 94/100 |
| 59 | 27564 | Creedmoor | NC | 94/100 | 94/100 |
| 60 | 27830 | Fremont | NC | 94/100 | 94/100 |
| 61 | 27835 | Greenville | NC | 94/100 | 94/100 |
| 62 | 27836 | Greenville | NC | 94/100 | 94/100 |
| 63 | 27906 | Elizabeth City | NC | 94/100 | 94/100 |
| 64 | 28002 | Albemarle | NC | 94/100 | 94/100 |
| 65 | 28302 | Fayetteville | NC | 94/100 | 94/100 |
| 66 | 28318 | Autryville | NC | 94/100 | 94/100 |
| 67 | 28393 | Turkey | NC | 94/100 | 94/100 |
| 68 | 28464 | Teachey | NC | 94/100 | 94/100 |
| 69 | 28561 | New Bern | NC | 94/100 | 94/100 |
| 70 | 27341 | Seagrove | NC | 93/100 | 93/100 |
| 71 | 27395 | Greensboro | NC | 93/100 | 93/100 |
| 72 | 27411 | Greensboro | NC | 93/100 | 93/100 |
| 73 | 27412 | Greensboro | NC | 93/100 | 93/100 |
| 74 | 27413 | Greensboro | NC | 93/100 | 93/100 |
| 75 | 27415 | Greensboro | NC | 93/100 | 93/100 |
| 76 | 27416 | Greensboro | NC | 93/100 | 93/100 |
| 77 | 27417 | Greensboro | NC | 93/100 | 93/100 |
| 78 | 27419 | Greensboro | NC | 93/100 | 93/100 |
| 79 | 27425 | Greensboro | NC | 93/100 | 93/100 |
| 80 | 27427 | Greensboro | NC | 93/100 | 93/100 |
| 81 | 27435 | Greensboro | NC | 93/100 | 93/100 |
| 82 | 27438 | Greensboro | NC | 93/100 | 93/100 |
| 83 | 27495 | Greensboro | NC | 93/100 | 93/100 |
| 84 | 27497 | Greensboro | NC | 93/100 | 93/100 |
| 85 | 27499 | Greensboro | NC | 93/100 | 93/100 |
| 86 | 27531 | Goldsboro | NC | 93/100 | 93/100 |
| 87 | 27533 | Goldsboro | NC | 93/100 | 93/100 |
| 88 | 27582 | Stovall | NC | 93/100 | 93/100 |
| 89 | 27583 | Timberlake | NC | 93/100 | 93/100 |
| 90 | 27802 | Rocky Mount | NC | 93/100 | 93/100 |
| 91 | 27832 | Gaston | NC | 93/100 | 93/100 |
| 92 | 28353 | Laurinburg | NC | 93/100 | 93/100 |
| 93 | 28404 | Wilmington | NC | 93/100 | 93/100 |
| 94 | 28406 | Wilmington | NC | 93/100 | 93/100 |
| 95 | 28523 | Cove City | NC | 93/100 | 93/100 |
| 96 | 27568 | Pine Level | NC | 92/100 | 92/100 |
| 97 | 27706 | Durham | NC | 92/100 | 92/100 |
| 98 | 27715 | Durham | NC | 92/100 | 92/100 |
| 99 | 27882 | Spring Hope | NC | 92/100 | 92/100 |
| 100 | 28326 | Cameron | NC | 92/100 | 92/100 |
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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