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Safest ZIP Codes in North Carolina — Safety Scores 2026

Last updated: June 4, 2026

1,085 ZIP codes ranked by Safety Score #1: ZIP 27821 (Edward, NC) — 99/100
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 1,085 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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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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