2026 Rankings

Lowest Home Safety Scores in North Carolina — 2026

Last updated: June 4, 2026

1,085 ZIP codes ranked by Safety Score #1: ZIP 28803 (Asheville, NC) — 20/100
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 lowest-ranked areas for safety score. See also: National Lowest Home Safety Scores in America | All North Carolina Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 1,085
Lowest value 20/100
Median value 73/100
State North Carolina

100 Lowest-Ranked ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Safety Score Safety Score
1 28803 Asheville NC 20/100 20/100
2 28810 Asheville NC 21/100 21/100
3 28815 Asheville NC 21/100 21/100
4 28816 Asheville NC 21/100 21/100
5 28801 Asheville NC 25/100 25/100
6 28804 Asheville NC 25/100 25/100
7 28805 Asheville NC 25/100 25/100
8 28806 Asheville NC 25/100 25/100
9 28802 Asheville NC 35/100 35/100
10 28813 Asheville NC 35/100 35/100
11 28814 Asheville NC 35/100 35/100
12 27042 Pine Hall NC 40/100 40/100
13 28623 Ennice NC 40/100 40/100
14 28627 Glade Valley NC 40/100 40/100
15 28683 Thurmond NC 40/100 40/100
16 28685 Traphill NC 40/100 40/100
17 28724 Dana NC 40/100 40/100
18 28758 Mountain Home NC 40/100 40/100
19 28760 Naples NC 40/100 40/100
20 28778 Swannanoa NC 40/100 40/100
21 28902 Brasstown NC 40/100 40/100
22 28903 Culberson NC 40/100 40/100
23 27375 Wentworth NC 41/100 41/100
24 27536 Henderson NC 43/100 43/100
25 27537 Henderson NC 43/100 43/100
26 27229 Candor NC 45/100 45/100
27 27886 Tarboro NC 45/100 45/100
28 28040 Ellenboro NC 45/100 45/100
29 28692 Vilas NC 45/100 45/100
30 28698 Zionville NC 45/100 45/100
31 28790 Zirconia NC 45/100 45/100
32 28906 Murphy NC 45/100 45/100
33 27604 Raleigh NC 46/100 46/100
34 27608 Raleigh NC 46/100 46/100
35 27609 Raleigh NC 46/100 46/100
36 27288 Eden NC 47/100 47/100
37 27529 Garner NC 49/100 49/100
38 28151 Shelby NC 49/100 49/100
39 27915 Avon NC 50/100 50/100
40 27936 Frisco NC 50/100 50/100
41 27943 Hatteras NC 50/100 50/100
42 27949 Kitty Hawk NC 50/100 50/100
43 28445 Holly Ridge NC 50/100 50/100
44 28457 Rocky Point NC 50/100 50/100
45 28460 Sneads Ferry NC 50/100 50/100
46 28461 Southport NC 50/100 50/100
47 28462 Supply NC 50/100 50/100
48 28578 Seven Springs NC 50/100 50/100
49 28606 Boomer NC 50/100 50/100
50 28709 Barnardsville NC 50/100 50/100
51 28787 Weaverville NC 50/100 50/100
52 27048 Stoneville NC 51/100 51/100
53 27606 Raleigh NC 51/100 51/100
54 27607 Raleigh NC 51/100 51/100
55 27610 Raleigh NC 51/100 51/100
56 27612 Raleigh NC 51/100 51/100
57 28018 Bostic NC 52/100 52/100
58 28150 Shelby NC 52/100 52/100
59 28152 Shelby NC 52/100 52/100
60 27007 Ararat NC 53/100 53/100
61 27009 Belews Creek NC 53/100 53/100
62 27010 Bethania NC 53/100 53/100
63 27014 Cooleemee NC 53/100 53/100
64 27024 Lowgap NC 53/100 53/100
65 27031 White Plains NC 53/100 53/100
66 27046 Sandy Ridge NC 53/100 53/100
67 27047 Siloam NC 53/100 53/100
68 27050 Tobaccoville NC 53/100 53/100
69 27051 Walkertown NC 53/100 53/100
70 27212 Blanch NC 53/100 53/100
71 27228 Bynum NC 53/100 53/100
72 27291 Leasburg NC 53/100 53/100
73 27314 Prospect Hill NC 53/100 53/100
74 27315 Providence NC 53/100 53/100
75 27326 Ruffin NC 53/100 53/100
76 27379 Yanceyville NC 53/100 53/100
77 27553 Manson NC 53/100 53/100
78 27556 Middleburg NC 53/100 53/100
79 27570 Ridgeway NC 53/100 53/100
80 27586 Vaughan NC 53/100 53/100
81 27594 Wise NC 53/100 53/100
82 27844 Hollister NC 53/100 53/100
83 28010 Barium Springs NC 53/100 53/100
84 28019 Caroleen NC 53/100 53/100
85 28020 Casar NC 53/100 53/100
86 28033 Crouse NC 53/100 53/100
87 28038 Earl NC 53/100 53/100
88 28042 Fallston NC 53/100 53/100
89 28074 Harris NC 53/100 53/100
90 28076 Henrietta NC 53/100 53/100
91 28089 Lattimore NC 53/100 53/100
92 28101 Mc Adenville NC 53/100 53/100
93 28106 Matthews NC 53/100 53/100
94 28123 Mount Mourne NC 53/100 53/100
95 28126 Newell NC 53/100 53/100
96 28130 Paw Creek NC 53/100 53/100
97 28136 Polkville NC 53/100 53/100
98 28160 Spindale NC 53/100 53/100
99 28169 Waco NC 53/100 53/100
100 28644 Laurel Springs NC 53/100 53/100

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 0 indicates maximum 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 does a low Home Safety Score mean?

A score below 40 (grade F) means the ZIP code has multiple overlapping risk factors: frequent EPA violations, elevated lead levels, high radon zone, and/or significant flood history. It reflects cumulative environmental risk, not necessarily current water quality.

Can a ZIP code improve its Safety Score?

Yes. Scores are recalculated as EPA data updates. When water systems resolve violations, replace lead service lines, or address infrastructure issues, scores improve over time.

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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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