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Safest ZIP Codes in Virginia — Safety Scores 2026

Last updated: June 4, 2026

1,228 ZIP codes ranked by Safety Score #1: ZIP 22320 (Alexandria, VA) — 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 1,228 ZIP codes with data in Virginia, these are the highest-ranked areas for safety score. See also: National Safest ZIP Codes in America — Highest Safety Scores | All Virginia Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 1,228
Highest value 99/100
Median value 65/100
State Virginia

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Safety Score Safety Score
1 22320 Alexandria VA 99/100 99/100
2 22321 Alexandria VA 99/100 99/100
3 22331 Alexandria VA 99/100 99/100
4 22332 Alexandria VA 99/100 99/100
5 22333 Alexandria VA 99/100 99/100
6 22334 Alexandria VA 99/100 99/100
7 22336 Alexandria VA 99/100 99/100
8 22350 Alexandria VA 99/100 99/100
9 22402 Fredericksburg VA 99/100 99/100
10 22404 Fredericksburg VA 99/100 99/100
11 22535 Port Royal VA 99/100 99/100
12 22538 Rappahannock Academy VA 99/100 99/100
13 23092 Locust Hill VA 99/100 99/100
14 23186 Williamsburg VA 99/100 99/100
15 23273 Henrico VA 99/100 99/100
16 23288 Henrico VA 99/100 99/100
17 23326 Chesapeake VA 99/100 99/100
18 23327 Chesapeake VA 99/100 99/100
19 23328 Chesapeake VA 99/100 99/100
20 23395 Horntown VA 99/100 99/100
21 23397 Isle Of Wight VA 99/100 99/100
22 23439 Suffolk VA 99/100 99/100
23 23459 Virginia Beach VA 99/100 99/100
24 23460 Virginia Beach VA 99/100 99/100
25 23461 Virginia Beach VA 99/100 99/100
26 23463 Virginia Beach VA 99/100 99/100
27 23465 Virginia Beach VA 99/100 99/100
28 23466 Virginia Beach VA 99/100 99/100
29 23467 Virginia Beach VA 99/100 99/100
30 23479 Virginia Beach VA 99/100 99/100
31 23506 Norfolk VA 99/100 99/100
32 23511 Norfolk VA 99/100 99/100
33 23512 Norfolk VA 99/100 99/100
34 23519 Norfolk VA 99/100 99/100
35 23521 Norfolk VA 99/100 99/100
36 23529 Norfolk VA 99/100 99/100
37 23541 Norfolk VA 99/100 99/100
38 23551 Norfolk VA 99/100 99/100
39 23604 Fort Eustis VA 99/100 99/100
40 23651 Fort Monroe VA 99/100 99/100
41 23691 Yorktown VA 99/100 99/100
42 23705 Portsmouth VA 99/100 99/100
43 23708 Portsmouth VA 99/100 99/100
44 23709 Portsmouth VA 99/100 99/100
45 23177 Walkerton VA 98/100 98/100
46 23487 Windsor VA 98/100 98/100
47 23612 Newport News VA 98/100 98/100
48 23628 Newport News VA 98/100 98/100
49 23630 Hampton VA 98/100 98/100
50 23665 Hampton VA 98/100 98/100
51 23667 Hampton VA 98/100 98/100
52 23681 Hampton VA 98/100 98/100
53 23058 Glen Allen VA 97/100 97/100
54 22313 Alexandria VA 95/100 95/100
55 22403 Fredericksburg VA 95/100 95/100
56 22546 Ruther Glen VA 95/100 95/100
57 23069 Hanover VA 95/100 95/100
58 23075 Henrico VA 95/100 95/100
59 23086 King William VA 95/100 95/100
60 23124 New Kent VA 95/100 95/100
61 23146 Rockville VA 95/100 95/100
62 23150 Sandston VA 95/100 95/100
63 23187 Williamsburg VA 95/100 95/100
64 23232 Richmond VA 95/100 95/100
65 23233 Henrico VA 95/100 95/100
66 23241 Richmond VA 95/100 95/100
67 23242 Henrico VA 95/100 95/100
68 23249 Richmond VA 95/100 95/100
69 23250 Richmond VA 95/100 95/100
70 23255 Henrico VA 95/100 95/100
71 23269 Richmond VA 95/100 95/100
72 23274 Richmond VA 95/100 95/100
73 23276 Richmond VA 95/100 95/100
74 23278 Richmond VA 95/100 95/100
75 23279 Richmond VA 95/100 95/100
76 23282 Richmond VA 95/100 95/100
77 23284 Richmond VA 95/100 95/100
78 23285 Richmond VA 95/100 95/100
79 23289 Richmond VA 95/100 95/100
80 23290 Richmond VA 95/100 95/100
81 23291 Richmond VA 95/100 95/100
82 23292 Richmond VA 95/100 95/100
83 23293 Richmond VA 95/100 95/100
84 23294 Henrico VA 95/100 95/100
85 23295 Richmond VA 95/100 95/100
86 23298 Richmond VA 95/100 95/100
87 23431 Smithfield VA 95/100 95/100
88 23432 Suffolk VA 95/100 95/100
89 23436 Suffolk VA 95/100 95/100
90 23437 Suffolk VA 95/100 95/100
91 23450 Virginia Beach VA 95/100 95/100
92 23458 Virginia Beach VA 95/100 95/100
93 23471 Virginia Beach VA 95/100 95/100
94 23501 Norfolk VA 95/100 95/100
95 23514 Norfolk VA 95/100 95/100
96 23520 Norfolk VA 95/100 95/100
97 23690 Yorktown VA 95/100 95/100
98 24101 Hardy VA 95/100 95/100
99 24151 Rocky Mount VA 95/100 95/100
100 22572 Warsaw VA 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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