2026 Rankings

Safest ZIP Codes in Vermont — Safety Scores 2026

Last updated: June 4, 2026

308 ZIP codes ranked by Safety Score #1: ZIP 05439 (Colchester, VT) — 98/100
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 308 ZIP codes with data in Vermont, these are the highest-ranked areas for safety score. See also: National Safest ZIP Codes in America — Highest Safety Scores | All Vermont Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 308
Highest value 98/100
Median value 73/100
State Vermont

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Safety Score Safety Score
1 05439 Colchester VT 98/100 98/100
2 05449 Colchester VT 98/100 98/100
3 05405 Burlington VT 95/100 95/100
4 05406 Burlington VT 95/100 95/100
5 05451 Essex VT 95/100 95/100
6 05453 Essex Junction VT 95/100 95/100
7 05445 Charlotte VT 94/100 94/100
8 05458 Grand Isle VT 94/100 94/100
9 05461 Hinesburg VT 94/100 94/100
10 05404 Winooski VT 93/100 93/100
11 05465 Jericho VT 92/100 92/100
12 05482 Shelburne VT 92/100 92/100
13 05494 Westford VT 92/100 92/100
14 05495 Williston VT 92/100 92/100
15 05401 Burlington VT 91/100 91/100
16 05402 Burlington VT 91/100 91/100
17 05440 Alburgh VT 91/100 91/100
18 05452 Essex Junction VT 91/100 91/100
19 05474 North Hero VT 90/100 90/100
20 05486 South Hero VT 87/100 87/100
21 05489 Underhill VT 87/100 87/100
22 05408 Burlington VT 86/100 86/100
23 05468 Milton VT 86/100 86/100
24 05446 Colchester VT 84/100 84/100
25 05477 Richmond VT 84/100 84/100
26 05031 Barnard VT 83/100 83/100
27 05037 Brownsville VT 83/100 83/100
28 05051 Newbury VT 83/100 83/100
29 05055 Norwich VT 83/100 83/100
30 05083 West Fairlee VT 83/100 83/100
31 05084 West Hartford VT 83/100 83/100
32 05088 Wilder VT 83/100 83/100
33 05101 Bellows Falls VT 83/100 83/100
34 05156 Springfield VT 83/100 83/100
35 05262 Shaftsbury VT 83/100 83/100
36 05346 Putney VT 83/100 83/100
37 05350 Readsboro VT 83/100 83/100
38 05441 Bakersfield VT 83/100 83/100
39 05457 Franklin VT 83/100 83/100
40 05483 Sheldon VT 83/100 83/100
41 05647 Cabot VT 83/100 83/100
42 05731 Benson VT 83/100 83/100
43 05734 Bridport VT 83/100 83/100
44 05743 Fair Haven VT 83/100 83/100
45 05763 Pittsford VT 83/100 83/100
46 05764 Poultney VT 83/100 83/100
47 05770 Shoreham VT 83/100 83/100
48 05777 West Rutland VT 83/100 83/100
49 05828 Danville VT 83/100 83/100
50 05845 Irasburg VT 83/100 83/100
51 05846 Island Pond VT 83/100 83/100
52 05862 Peacham VT 83/100 83/100
53 05867 Sutton VT 83/100 83/100
54 05905 Guildhall VT 83/100 83/100
55 05906 Lunenburg VT 83/100 83/100
56 05030 Ascutney VT 82/100 82/100
57 05061 Randolph Center VT 82/100 82/100
58 05353 Townshend VT 82/100 82/100
59 05407 South Burlington VT 82/100 82/100
60 05454 Fairfax VT 82/100 82/100
61 05669 Roxbury VT 82/100 82/100
62 05678 Websterville VT 82/100 82/100
63 05679 Williamstown VT 82/100 82/100
64 05736 Center Rutland VT 82/100 82/100
65 05740 East Middlebury VT 82/100 82/100
66 05762 Pittsfield VT 82/100 82/100
67 05778 Whiting VT 82/100 82/100
68 05832 East Burke VT 82/100 82/100
69 05841 Greensboro VT 82/100 82/100
70 05403 South Burlington VT 81/100 81/100
71 05447 East Berkshire VT 81/100 81/100
72 05448 East Fairfield VT 81/100 81/100
73 05455 Fairfield VT 81/100 81/100
74 05476 Richford VT 81/100 81/100
75 05735 Castleton VT 81/100 81/100
76 05767 Rochester VT 81/100 81/100
77 05820 Albany VT 81/100 81/100
78 05836 East Hardwick VT 81/100 81/100
79 05837 East Haven VT 81/100 81/100
80 05857 Newport Center VT 81/100 81/100
81 05052 North Hartland VT 80/100 80/100
82 05154 Saxtons River VT 80/100 80/100
83 05302 Brattleboro VT 80/100 80/100
84 05304 Brattleboro VT 80/100 80/100
85 05491 Vergennes VT 80/100 80/100
86 05655 Hyde Park VT 80/100 80/100
87 05849 Lyndon VT 80/100 80/100
88 05859 North Troy VT 80/100 80/100
89 05868 Troy VT 80/100 80/100
90 05034 Bridgewater VT 79/100 79/100
91 05047 Hartford VT 79/100 79/100
92 05048 Hartland VT 79/100 79/100
93 05060 Randolph VT 79/100 79/100
94 05251 Dorset VT 79/100 79/100
95 05361 Whitingham VT 79/100 79/100
96 05470 Montgomery VT 79/100 79/100
97 05487 Starksboro VT 79/100 79/100
98 05654 Graniteville VT 79/100 79/100
99 05671 Waterbury VT 79/100 79/100
100 05675 Washington VT 79/100 79/100

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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