2026 Rankings

Safest ZIP Codes in Minnesota — Safety Scores 2026

Last updated: June 4, 2026

1,009 ZIP codes ranked by Safety Score #1: ZIP 55006 (Braham, MN) — 83/100
Lead Violations Lowest Score Safest Flood Risk Energy Cost Radon PFAS Reliability EJ Index Homebuyer Risk CO & Gas Safest Gas Remediation Burden Unresolved Violations (by Utility) Water Equity (by Utility)

Out of 1,009 ZIP codes with data in Minnesota, these are the highest-ranked areas for safety score. See also: National Safest ZIP Codes in America — Highest Safety Scores | All Minnesota Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 1,009
Highest value 83/100
Median value 64/100
State Minnesota

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Safety Score Safety Score
1 55006 Braham MN 83/100 83/100
2 55008 Cambridge MN 83/100 83/100
3 55012 Center City MN 83/100 83/100
4 55014 Circle Pines MN 83/100 83/100
5 55038 Hugo MN 83/100 83/100
6 55056 North Branch MN 83/100 83/100
7 55072 Sandstone MN 83/100 83/100
8 55078 Stacy MN 83/100 83/100
9 55079 Stacy MN 83/100 83/100
10 55084 Taylors Falls MN 83/100 83/100
11 55092 Wyoming MN 83/100 83/100
12 55304 Andover MN 83/100 83/100
13 55708 Biwabik MN 83/100 83/100
14 55709 Bovey MN 83/100 83/100
15 55718 Carlton MN 83/100 83/100
16 55719 Chisholm MN 83/100 83/100
17 55722 Coleraine MN 83/100 83/100
18 55735 Finlayson MN 83/100 83/100
19 55757 Kettle River MN 83/100 83/100
20 55771 Orr MN 83/100 83/100
21 55777 Virginia MN 83/100 83/100
22 55790 Tower MN 83/100 83/100
23 55792 Virginia MN 83/100 83/100
24 55796 Winton MN 83/100 83/100
25 56313 Bock MN 83/100 83/100
26 56317 Buckman MN 83/100 83/100
27 56329 Foley MN 83/100 83/100
28 56359 Onamia MN 83/100 83/100
29 56373 Royalton MN 83/100 83/100
30 56384 Upsala MN 83/100 83/100
31 56425 Baxter MN 83/100 83/100
32 56452 Hackensack MN 83/100 83/100
33 56474 Pine River MN 83/100 83/100
34 56475 Randall MN 83/100 83/100
35 56484 Walker MN 83/100 83/100
36 56627 Big Falls MN 83/100 83/100
37 56628 Bigfork MN 83/100 83/100
38 56633 Cass Lake MN 83/100 83/100
39 56634 Clearbrook MN 83/100 83/100
40 56636 Deer River MN 83/100 83/100
41 56644 Gonvick MN 83/100 83/100
42 56650 Kelliher MN 83/100 83/100
43 56661 Northome MN 83/100 83/100
44 55730 Grand Rapids MN 82/100 82/100
45 55744 Grand Rapids MN 82/100 82/100
46 55745 Grand Rapids MN 82/100 82/100
47 56314 Bowlus MN 82/100 82/100
48 56353 Milaca MN 82/100 82/100
49 56444 Deerwood MN 82/100 82/100
50 56623 Baudette MN 82/100 82/100
51 55433 Minneapolis MN 81/100 81/100
52 55434 Minneapolis MN 81/100 81/100
53 55448 Minneapolis MN 81/100 81/100
54 55449 Minneapolis MN 81/100 81/100
55 55616 Two Harbors MN 81/100 81/100
56 55704 Askov MN 81/100 81/100
57 55720 Cloquet MN 81/100 81/100
58 55767 Moose Lake MN 81/100 81/100
59 56401 Brainerd MN 81/100 81/100
60 56441 Crosby MN 81/100 81/100
61 56630 Blackduck MN 81/100 81/100
62 56672 Remer MN 81/100 81/100
63 55726 Cromwell MN 80/100 80/100
64 56379 Sauk Rapids MN 80/100 80/100
65 56653 Littlefork MN 80/100 80/100
66 55734 Eveleth MN 79/100 79/100
67 56342 Isle MN 79/100 79/100
68 55303 Anoka MN 78/100 78/100
69 55371 Princeton MN 78/100 78/100
70 55731 Ely MN 78/100 78/100
71 55783 Sturgeon Lake MN 78/100 78/100
72 56345 Little Falls MN 78/100 78/100
73 56431 Aitkin MN 78/100 78/100
74 56466 Motley MN 78/100 78/100
75 56649 International Falls MN 78/100 78/100
76 55045 Lindstrom MN 76/100 76/100
77 55063 Pine City MN 76/100 76/100
78 55432 Minneapolis MN 76/100 76/100
79 55802 Duluth MN 76/100 76/100
80 55804 Duluth MN 76/100 76/100
81 55805 Duluth MN 76/100 76/100
82 55806 Duluth MN 76/100 76/100
83 55807 Duluth MN 76/100 76/100
84 55811 Duluth MN 76/100 76/100
85 55812 Duluth MN 76/100 76/100
86 56621 Bagley MN 76/100 76/100
87 55011 Cedar MN 75/100 75/100
88 55013 Chisago City MN 75/100 75/100
89 55030 Grasston MN 75/100 75/100
90 55037 Hinckley MN 75/100 75/100
91 55069 Rush City MN 75/100 75/100
92 55721 Cohasset MN 75/100 75/100
93 55741 Gilbert MN 75/100 75/100
94 55748 Hill City MN 75/100 75/100
95 55765 Meadowlands MN 75/100 75/100
96 56364 Pierz MN 75/100 75/100
97 56468 Nisswa MN 75/100 75/100
98 56473 Pillager MN 75/100 75/100
99 56601 Bemidji MN 75/100 75/100
100 56619 Bemidji MN 75/100 75/100

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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Disclaimer: Rankings are based on EPA, FEMA, and federal agency data. They reflect historical patterns and risk indicators, not necessarily current conditions. For the most current information, contact your local water utility or request a Consumer Confidence Report.

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