Out of 2,630 ZIP codes with data in California, these are the lowest-ranked areas for safety score. See also: National Lowest Home Safety Scores in America | All California Rankings
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes ranked | 2,630 |
| Lowest value | 17/100 |
| Median value | 74/100 |
| State | California |
100 Lowest-Ranked ZIP Codes
| Rank | ZIP Code | City | State | Safety Score | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 91416 | Encino | CA | 17/100 | 17/100 |
| 2 | 91426 | Encino | CA | 17/100 | 17/100 |
| 3 | 92327 | Daggett | CA | 17/100 | 17/100 |
| 4 | 91436 | Encino | CA | 18/100 | 18/100 |
| 5 | 91316 | Encino | CA | 23/100 | 23/100 |
| 6 | 93247 | Lindsay | CA | 28/100 | 28/100 |
| 7 | 93560 | Rosamond | CA | 28/100 | 28/100 |
| 8 | 93287 | Woody | CA | 32/100 | 32/100 |
| 9 | 91931 | Guatay | CA | 33/100 | 33/100 |
| 10 | 91385 | Valencia | CA | 35/100 | 35/100 |
| 11 | 92101 | San Diego | CA | 35/100 | 35/100 |
| 12 | 93669 | Wishon | CA | 35/100 | 35/100 |
| 13 | 93539 | Lancaster | CA | 36/100 | 36/100 |
| 14 | 93584 | Lancaster | CA | 36/100 | 36/100 |
| 15 | 93586 | Lancaster | CA | 36/100 | 36/100 |
| 16 | 92562 | Murrieta | CA | 37/100 | 37/100 |
| 17 | 92312 | Barstow | CA | 39/100 | 39/100 |
| 18 | 93220 | Edison | CA | 39/100 | 39/100 |
| 19 | 93267 | Strathmore | CA | 39/100 | 39/100 |
| 20 | 93272 | Tipton | CA | 39/100 | 39/100 |
| 21 | 93275 | Tulare | CA | 39/100 | 39/100 |
| 22 | 90265 | Malibu | CA | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 23 | 91319 | Newbury Park | CA | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 24 | 93042 | Point Mugu Nawc | CA | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 25 | 93043 | Port Hueneme Cbc Base | CA | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 26 | 93244 | Lemon Cove | CA | 41/100 | 41/100 |
| 27 | 92563 | Murrieta | CA | 42/100 | 42/100 |
| 28 | 92564 | Murrieta | CA | 42/100 | 42/100 |
| 29 | 93535 | Lancaster | CA | 43/100 | 43/100 |
| 30 | 93536 | Lancaster | CA | 43/100 | 43/100 |
| 31 | 90272 | Pacific Palisades | CA | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 32 | 91320 | Newbury Park | CA | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 33 | 91377 | Oak Park | CA | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 34 | 91403 | Sherman Oaks | CA | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 35 | 91962 | Pine Valley | CA | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 36 | 92311 | Barstow | CA | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 37 | 92339 | Forest Falls | CA | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 38 | 94570 | Moraga | CA | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 39 | 94575 | Moraga | CA | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 40 | 95665 | Pine Grove | CA | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 41 | 95765 | Rocklin | CA | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 42 | 95046 | San Martin | CA | 46/100 | 46/100 |
| 43 | 91354 | Valencia | CA | 47/100 | 47/100 |
| 44 | 91355 | Valencia | CA | 47/100 | 47/100 |
| 45 | 93001 | Ventura | CA | 48/100 | 48/100 |
| 46 | 93447 | Paso Robles | CA | 48/100 | 48/100 |
| 47 | 93452 | San Simeon | CA | 48/100 | 48/100 |
| 48 | 93534 | Lancaster | CA | 48/100 | 48/100 |
| 49 | 93627 | Helm | CA | 48/100 | 48/100 |
| 50 | 95060 | Santa Cruz | CA | 48/100 | 48/100 |
| 51 | 95677 | Rocklin | CA | 49/100 | 49/100 |
| 52 | 90069 | West Hollywood | CA | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 53 | 90290 | Topanga | CA | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 54 | 91040 | Sunland | CA | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 55 | 91356 | Tarzana | CA | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 56 | 91364 | Woodland Hills | CA | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 57 | 91367 | Woodland Hills | CA | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 58 | 91387 | Canyon Country | CA | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 59 | 91423 | Sherman Oaks | CA | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 60 | 91604 | Studio City | CA | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 61 | 92210 | Indian Wells | CA | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 62 | 92253 | La Quinta | CA | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 63 | 92270 | Rancho Mirage | CA | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 64 | 92276 | Thousand Palms | CA | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 65 | 92338 | Ludlow | CA | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 66 | 92365 | Newberry Springs | CA | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 67 | 93274 | Tulare | CA | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 68 | 93453 | Santa Margarita | CA | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 69 | 93483 | Grover Beach | CA | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 70 | 93502 | Mojave | CA | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 71 | 93628 | Hume | CA | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 72 | 93643 | North Fork | CA | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 73 | 94070 | San Carlos | CA | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 74 | 94549 | Lafayette | CA | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 75 | 94582 | San Ramon | CA | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 76 | 95002 | Alviso | CA | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 77 | 95063 | Santa Cruz | CA | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 78 | 95064 | Santa Cruz | CA | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 79 | 95462 | Monte Rio | CA | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 80 | 95556 | Orleans | CA | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 81 | 95720 | Kyburz | CA | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 82 | 93239 | Kettleman City | CA | 51/100 | 51/100 |
| 83 | 93446 | Paso Robles | CA | 51/100 | 51/100 |
| 84 | 92626 | Costa Mesa | CA | 52/100 | 52/100 |
| 85 | 93023 | Ojai | CA | 52/100 | 52/100 |
| 86 | 95960 | North San Juan | CA | 52/100 | 52/100 |
| 87 | 90090 | Dodgertown | CA | 53/100 | 53/100 |
| 88 | 90094 | Playa Vista | CA | 53/100 | 53/100 |
| 89 | 90202 | Bell | CA | 53/100 | 53/100 |
| 90 | 90231 | Culver City | CA | 53/100 | 53/100 |
| 91 | 90233 | Culver City | CA | 53/100 | 53/100 |
| 92 | 90248 | Gardena | CA | 53/100 | 53/100 |
| 93 | 90261 | Lawndale | CA | 53/100 | 53/100 |
| 94 | 90263 | Malibu | CA | 53/100 | 53/100 |
| 95 | 90294 | Venice | CA | 53/100 | 53/100 |
| 96 | 90295 | Marina Del Rey | CA | 53/100 | 53/100 |
| 97 | 90296 | Playa Del Rey | CA | 53/100 | 53/100 |
| 98 | 90637 | La Mirada | CA | 53/100 | 53/100 |
| 99 | 90639 | La Mirada | CA | 53/100 | 53/100 |
| 100 | 90702 | Artesia | CA | 53/100 | 53/100 |
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 0 indicates maximum 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 does a low Home Safety Score mean?
A score below 40 (grade F) means the ZIP code has multiple overlapping risk factors: frequent EPA violations, elevated lead levels, high radon zone, and/or significant flood history. It reflects cumulative environmental risk, not necessarily current water quality.
Can a ZIP code improve its Safety Score?
Yes. Scores are recalculated as EPA data updates. When water systems resolve violations, replace lead service lines, or address infrastructure issues, scores improve over time.
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