2026 Rankings

Safest ZIP Codes in Virginia — Safety Scores 2026

Last updated: August 31, 2026

196 ZIP codes ranked by Safety Score #1: ZIP 22546 (Ruther Glen, VA) - 100/100
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 196 ZIP codes with data in Virginia, these are the highest-ranked areas for safety score. See also: National Highest Home Safety Scores in America | All Virginia Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 196
Highest value 100/100
Median value 82/100
State Virginia

Top 100 Highest-Scoring ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Safety Score Safety Score
1 22546 Ruther Glen VA 100/100 100/100
2 23005 Ashland VA 100/100 100/100
3 23059 Glen Allen VA 100/100 100/100
4 23060 Glen Allen VA 100/100 100/100
5 23069 Hanover VA 100/100 100/100
6 23111 Mechanicsville VA 100/100 100/100
7 23116 Mechanicsville VA 100/100 100/100
8 23150 Sandston VA 100/100 100/100
9 23173 University Of Richmond VA 100/100 100/100
10 23219 Richmond VA 100/100 100/100
11 23220 Richmond VA 100/100 100/100
12 23221 Richmond VA 100/100 100/100
13 23222 Richmond VA 100/100 100/100
14 23223 Richmond VA 100/100 100/100
15 23224 Richmond VA 100/100 100/100
16 23225 Richmond VA 100/100 100/100
17 23226 Richmond VA 100/100 100/100
18 23227 Richmond VA 100/100 100/100
19 23228 Henrico VA 100/100 100/100
20 23229 Henrico VA 100/100 100/100
21 23230 Richmond VA 100/100 100/100
22 23231 Henrico VA 100/100 100/100
23 23233 Henrico VA 100/100 100/100
24 23234 Richmond VA 100/100 100/100
25 23235 Richmond VA 100/100 100/100
26 23238 Henrico VA 100/100 100/100
27 23284 Richmond VA 100/100 100/100
28 23294 Henrico VA 100/100 100/100
29 23298 Richmond VA 100/100 100/100
30 23433 Suffolk VA 100/100 100/100
31 23436 Suffolk VA 100/100 100/100
32 23437 Suffolk VA 100/100 100/100
33 23438 Suffolk VA 100/100 100/100
34 23451 Virginia Beach VA 100/100 100/100
35 23452 Virginia Beach VA 100/100 100/100
36 23453 Virginia Beach VA 100/100 100/100
37 23454 Virginia Beach VA 100/100 100/100
38 23455 Virginia Beach VA 100/100 100/100
39 23456 Virginia Beach VA 100/100 100/100
40 23459 Virginia Beach VA 100/100 100/100
41 23460 Virginia Beach VA 100/100 100/100
42 23461 Virginia Beach VA 100/100 100/100
43 23462 Virginia Beach VA 100/100 100/100
44 23464 Virginia Beach VA 100/100 100/100
45 22580 Woodford VA 99/100 99/100
46 23432 Suffolk VA 99/100 99/100
47 23434 Suffolk VA 99/100 99/100
48 23435 Suffolk VA 97/100 97/100
49 20109 Manassas VA 83/100 83/100
50 20110 Manassas VA 83/100 83/100
51 20111 Manassas VA 83/100 83/100
52 20136 Bristow VA 83/100 83/100
53 20147 Ashburn VA 83/100 83/100
54 20148 Ashburn VA 83/100 83/100
55 20152 Chantilly VA 83/100 83/100
56 20155 Gainesville VA 83/100 83/100
57 20165 Sterling VA 83/100 83/100
58 20166 Sterling VA 83/100 83/100
59 20169 Haymarket VA 83/100 83/100
60 20176 Leesburg VA 83/100 83/100
61 20181 Nokesville VA 83/100 83/100
62 22201 Arlington VA 83/100 83/100
63 22202 Arlington VA 83/100 83/100
64 22203 Arlington VA 83/100 83/100
65 22205 Arlington VA 83/100 83/100
66 22207 Arlington VA 83/100 83/100
67 22209 Arlington VA 83/100 83/100
68 22211 Fort Myer VA 83/100 83/100
69 22213 Arlington VA 83/100 83/100
70 22734 Remington VA 83/100 83/100
71 22911 Charlottesville VA 83/100 83/100
72 22932 Crozet VA 83/100 83/100
73 23502 Norfolk VA 83/100 83/100
74 23503 Norfolk VA 83/100 83/100
75 23504 Norfolk VA 83/100 83/100
76 23505 Norfolk VA 83/100 83/100
77 23507 Norfolk VA 83/100 83/100
78 23508 Norfolk VA 83/100 83/100
79 23509 Norfolk VA 83/100 83/100
80 23510 Norfolk VA 83/100 83/100
81 23511 Norfolk VA 83/100 83/100
82 23513 Norfolk VA 83/100 83/100
83 23517 Norfolk VA 83/100 83/100
84 23518 Norfolk VA 83/100 83/100
85 23523 Norfolk VA 83/100 83/100
86 23551 Norfolk VA 83/100 83/100
87 23661 Hampton VA 83/100 83/100
88 23663 Hampton VA 83/100 83/100
89 23664 Hampton VA 83/100 83/100
90 23668 Hampton VA 83/100 83/100
91 23669 Hampton VA 83/100 83/100
92 24501 Lynchburg VA 83/100 83/100
93 24502 Lynchburg VA 83/100 83/100
94 24503 Lynchburg VA 83/100 83/100
95 24504 Lynchburg VA 83/100 83/100
96 24515 Lynchburg VA 83/100 83/100
97 20175 Leesburg VA 82/100 82/100
98 22901 Charlottesville VA 82/100 82/100
99 23665 Hampton VA 82/100 82/100
100 23666 Hampton VA 82/100 82/100

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. A score requires all domains.

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 makes a ZIP code score highly?

Higher scores come from favorable measured results for water compliance, the PFAS MCL screen, radon zone, and annual AQI. The score is a screening metric, not a safety certification.

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