Out of 1,228 ZIP codes with data in Virginia, these are the highest-ranked areas for safety score. See also: National Safest ZIP Codes in America — Highest Safety Scores | All Virginia Rankings
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes ranked | 1,228 |
| Highest value | 99/100 |
| Median value | 65/100 |
| State | Virginia |
Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes
| Rank | ZIP Code | City | State | Safety Score | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22320 | Alexandria | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 2 | 22321 | Alexandria | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 3 | 22331 | Alexandria | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 4 | 22332 | Alexandria | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 5 | 22333 | Alexandria | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 6 | 22334 | Alexandria | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 7 | 22336 | Alexandria | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 8 | 22350 | Alexandria | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 9 | 22402 | Fredericksburg | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 10 | 22404 | Fredericksburg | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 11 | 22535 | Port Royal | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 12 | 22538 | Rappahannock Academy | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 13 | 23092 | Locust Hill | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 14 | 23186 | Williamsburg | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 15 | 23273 | Henrico | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 16 | 23288 | Henrico | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 17 | 23326 | Chesapeake | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 18 | 23327 | Chesapeake | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 19 | 23328 | Chesapeake | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 20 | 23395 | Horntown | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 21 | 23397 | Isle Of Wight | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 22 | 23439 | Suffolk | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 23 | 23459 | Virginia Beach | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 24 | 23460 | Virginia Beach | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 25 | 23461 | Virginia Beach | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 26 | 23463 | Virginia Beach | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 27 | 23465 | Virginia Beach | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 28 | 23466 | Virginia Beach | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 29 | 23467 | Virginia Beach | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 30 | 23479 | Virginia Beach | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 31 | 23506 | Norfolk | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 32 | 23511 | Norfolk | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 33 | 23512 | Norfolk | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 34 | 23519 | Norfolk | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 35 | 23521 | Norfolk | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 36 | 23529 | Norfolk | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 37 | 23541 | Norfolk | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 38 | 23551 | Norfolk | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 39 | 23604 | Fort Eustis | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 40 | 23651 | Fort Monroe | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 41 | 23691 | Yorktown | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 42 | 23705 | Portsmouth | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 43 | 23708 | Portsmouth | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 44 | 23709 | Portsmouth | VA | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 45 | 23177 | Walkerton | VA | 98/100 | 98/100 |
| 46 | 23487 | Windsor | VA | 98/100 | 98/100 |
| 47 | 23612 | Newport News | VA | 98/100 | 98/100 |
| 48 | 23628 | Newport News | VA | 98/100 | 98/100 |
| 49 | 23630 | Hampton | VA | 98/100 | 98/100 |
| 50 | 23665 | Hampton | VA | 98/100 | 98/100 |
| 51 | 23667 | Hampton | VA | 98/100 | 98/100 |
| 52 | 23681 | Hampton | VA | 98/100 | 98/100 |
| 53 | 23058 | Glen Allen | VA | 97/100 | 97/100 |
| 54 | 22313 | Alexandria | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 55 | 22403 | Fredericksburg | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 56 | 22546 | Ruther Glen | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 57 | 23069 | Hanover | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 58 | 23075 | Henrico | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 59 | 23086 | King William | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 60 | 23124 | New Kent | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 61 | 23146 | Rockville | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 62 | 23150 | Sandston | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 63 | 23187 | Williamsburg | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 64 | 23232 | Richmond | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 65 | 23233 | Henrico | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 66 | 23241 | Richmond | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 67 | 23242 | Henrico | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 68 | 23249 | Richmond | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 69 | 23250 | Richmond | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 70 | 23255 | Henrico | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 71 | 23269 | Richmond | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 72 | 23274 | Richmond | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 73 | 23276 | Richmond | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 74 | 23278 | Richmond | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 75 | 23279 | Richmond | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 76 | 23282 | Richmond | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 77 | 23284 | Richmond | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 78 | 23285 | Richmond | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 79 | 23289 | Richmond | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 80 | 23290 | Richmond | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 81 | 23291 | Richmond | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 82 | 23292 | Richmond | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 83 | 23293 | Richmond | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 84 | 23294 | Henrico | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 85 | 23295 | Richmond | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 86 | 23298 | Richmond | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 87 | 23431 | Smithfield | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 88 | 23432 | Suffolk | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 89 | 23436 | Suffolk | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 90 | 23437 | Suffolk | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 91 | 23450 | Virginia Beach | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 92 | 23458 | Virginia Beach | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 93 | 23471 | Virginia Beach | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 94 | 23501 | Norfolk | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 95 | 23514 | Norfolk | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 96 | 23520 | Norfolk | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 97 | 23690 | Yorktown | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 98 | 24101 | Hardy | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 99 | 24151 | Rocky Mount | VA | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| 100 | 22572 | Warsaw | VA | 94/100 | 94/100 |
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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