Out of 22 ZIP codes with data in Vermont, these are the lowest-ranked areas for safety score. See also: National Lowest Home Safety Scores in America | All Vermont Rankings
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes ranked | 22 |
| Lowest value | 74/100 |
| Median value | 91/100 |
| State | Vermont |
22 Lowest-Ranked ZIP Codes
| Rank | ZIP Code | City | State | Safety Score | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 05201 | Bennington | VT | 74/100 | 74/100 |
| 2 | 05257 | North Bennington | VT | 78/100 | 78/100 |
| 3 | 05701 | Rutland | VT | 79/100 | 79/100 |
| 4 | 05101 | Bellows Falls | VT | 82/100 | 82/100 |
| 5 | 05262 | Shaftsbury | VT | 82/100 | 82/100 |
| 6 | 05360 | West Wardsboro | VT | 82/100 | 82/100 |
| 7 | 05254 | Manchester | VT | 83/100 | 83/100 |
| 8 | 05255 | Manchester Center | VT | 83/100 | 83/100 |
| 9 | 05261 | Pownal | VT | 83/100 | 83/100 |
| 10 | 05301 | Brattleboro | VT | 83/100 | 83/100 |
| 11 | 05733 | Brandon | VT | 83/100 | 83/100 |
| 12 | 05446 | Colchester | VT | 91/100 | 91/100 |
| 13 | 05408 | Burlington | VT | 97/100 | 97/100 |
| 14 | 05401 | Burlington | VT | 98/100 | 98/100 |
| 15 | 05403 | South Burlington | VT | 98/100 | 98/100 |
| 16 | 05477 | Richmond | VT | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 17 | 05482 | Shelburne | VT | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 18 | 05495 | Williston | VT | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| 19 | 05404 | Winooski | VT | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| 20 | 05405 | Burlington | VT | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| 21 | 05452 | Essex Junction | VT | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| 22 | 05468 | Milton | VT | 100/100 | 100/100 |
Methodology
Home Safety Score model 4.0.0 combines SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, county-level EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
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: 2026-08-31.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a low Home Safety Score mean?
A score below 40 (grade F) means the four measured model components produced a low combined result. It does not claim that every property hazard was measured.
Can a ZIP code score change?
Yes. A later accepted release can change the score when any measured component changes. Every release identifies its score model and source periods.
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