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Safest ZIP Codes in South Carolina — Safety Scores 2026

Last updated: June 4, 2026

534 ZIP codes ranked by Safety Score #1: ZIP 29009 (Bethune, SC) — 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 534 ZIP codes with data in South Carolina, these are the highest-ranked areas for safety score. See also: National Safest ZIP Codes in America — Highest Safety Scores | All South Carolina Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 534
Highest value 99/100
Median value 80/100
State South Carolina

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Safety Score Safety Score
1 29009 Bethune SC 99/100 99/100
2 29018 Bowman SC 99/100 99/100
3 29032 Cassatt SC 99/100 99/100
4 29058 Heath Springs SC 99/100 99/100
5 29071 Lexington SC 99/100 99/100
6 29105 Monetta SC 99/100 99/100
7 29107 Neeses SC 99/100 99/100
8 29117 Orangeburg SC 99/100 99/100
9 29123 Pelion SC 99/100 99/100
10 29146 Springfield SC 99/100 99/100
11 29151 Sumter SC 99/100 99/100
12 29168 Wedgefield SC 99/100 99/100
13 29171 West Columbia SC 99/100 99/100
14 29409 Charleston SC 99/100 99/100
15 29413 Charleston SC 99/100 99/100
16 29416 Charleston SC 99/100 99/100
17 29423 Charleston SC 99/100 99/100
18 29424 Charleston SC 99/100 99/100
19 29503 Florence SC 99/100 99/100
20 29525 Clio SC 99/100 99/100
21 29551 Hartsville SC 99/100 99/100
22 29647 Greenwood SC 99/100 99/100
23 29648 Greenwood SC 99/100 99/100
24 29709 Chesterfield SC 99/100 99/100
25 29718 Jefferson SC 99/100 99/100
26 29721 Lancaster SC 99/100 99/100
27 29722 Lancaster SC 99/100 99/100
28 29744 Van Wyck SC 99/100 99/100
29 29826 Elko SC 99/100 99/100
30 29828 Gloverville SC 99/100 99/100
31 29832 Johnston SC 99/100 99/100
32 29849 Ulmer SC 99/100 99/100
33 29853 Williston SC 99/100 99/100
34 29861 North Augusta SC 99/100 99/100
35 29903 Beaufort SC 99/100 99/100
36 29904 Beaufort SC 99/100 99/100
37 29921 Furman SC 99/100 99/100
38 29923 Gifford SC 99/100 99/100
39 29065 Jenkinsville SC 98/100 98/100
40 29457 Johns Island SC 98/100 98/100
41 29834 Langley SC 98/100 98/100
42 29415 North Charleston SC 97/100 97/100
43 29419 North Charleston SC 97/100 97/100
44 29564 Lane SC 97/100 97/100
45 29809 New Ellenton SC 97/100 97/100
46 29816 Bath SC 97/100 97/100
47 29843 Olar SC 96/100 96/100
48 29911 Brunson SC 96/100 96/100
49 29021 Camden SC 95/100 95/100
50 29047 Elloree SC 95/100 95/100
51 29054 Gilbert SC 95/100 95/100
52 29067 Kershaw SC 95/100 95/100
53 29069 Lamar SC 95/100 95/100
54 29078 Lugoff SC 95/100 95/100
55 29081 Ehrhardt SC 95/100 95/100
56 29112 North SC 95/100 95/100
57 29114 Olanta SC 95/100 95/100
58 29118 Orangeburg SC 95/100 95/100
59 29125 Pinewood SC 95/100 95/100
60 29127 Prosperity SC 95/100 95/100
61 29142 Santee SC 95/100 95/100
62 29145 Silverstreet SC 95/100 95/100
63 29162 Turbeville SC 95/100 95/100
64 29164 Wagener SC 95/100 95/100
65 29172 West Columbia SC 95/100 95/100
66 29178 Whitmire SC 95/100 95/100
67 29417 Charleston SC 95/100 95/100
68 29422 Charleston SC 95/100 95/100
69 29425 Charleston SC 95/100 95/100
70 29471 Reevesville SC 95/100 95/100
71 29481 Smoaks SC 95/100 95/100
72 29502 Florence SC 95/100 95/100
73 29504 Florence SC 95/100 95/100
74 29583 Pamplico SC 95/100 95/100
75 29596 Wallace SC 95/100 95/100
76 29646 Greenwood SC 95/100 95/100
77 29666 Ninety Six SC 95/100 95/100
78 29677 Sandy Springs SC 95/100 95/100
79 29706 Chester SC 95/100 95/100
80 29714 Fort Lawn SC 95/100 95/100
81 29812 Barnwell SC 95/100 95/100
82 29813 Hilda SC 95/100 95/100
83 29824 Edgefield SC 95/100 95/100
84 29829 Graniteville SC 95/100 95/100
85 29831 Jackson SC 95/100 95/100
86 29842 Beech Island SC 95/100 95/100
87 29901 Beaufort SC 95/100 95/100
88 29905 Beaufort SC 95/100 95/100
89 29931 Lobeco SC 95/100 95/100
90 29944 Varnville SC 95/100 95/100
91 29056 Greeleyville SC 94/100 94/100
92 29129 Ridge Spring SC 94/100 94/100
93 29353 Jonesville SC 94/100 94/100
94 29379 Union SC 94/100 94/100
95 29395 Jonesville SC 94/100 94/100
96 29436 Cross SC 94/100 94/100
97 29465 Mount Pleasant SC 94/100 94/100
98 29484 Summerville SC 94/100 94/100
99 29540 Darlington SC 94/100 94/100
100 29707 Fort Mill SC 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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