2026 Rankings

Safest ZIP Codes for Gas & CO Risk in Delaware — 2026

Last updated: August 31, 2026

104 ZIP codes ranked by Gas Risk Score #1: ZIP 19700 (Sussex County, DE) - 0/100

Out of 104 ZIP codes with data in Delaware, these are the lowest-ranked areas for gas risk score. See also: National Safest ZIP Codes for Gas & CO Risk | All Delaware Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 104
Lowest value 0/100
Median value 1/100
State Delaware

100 Lowest-Ranked ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Gas Risk Score Safety Score
1 19700 Sussex County DE 0/100
2 19770 Sussex County DE 0/100
3 19807 Wilmington DE 0/100 83/100
4 19900 Sussex County DE 0/100
5 19901 Dover DE 0/100 100/100
6 19902 Dover Afb DE 0/100 100/100
7 19903 Dover DE 0/100
8 19904 Dover DE 0/100 100/100
9 19905 Dover DE 0/100
10 19906 Dover DE 0/100
11 19930 Bethany Beach DE 0/100 83/100
12 19931 Bethel DE 0/100
13 19933 Bridgeville DE 0/100
14 19934 Camden Wyoming DE 0/100 100/100
15 19935 Sussex County DE 0/100
16 19936 Cheswold DE 0/100 100/100
17 19937 Sussex County DE 0/100
18 19938 Clayton DE 0/100
19 19939 Dagsboro DE 0/100 83/100
20 19940 Delmar DE 0/100 83/100
21 19941 Ellendale DE 0/100
22 19943 Felton DE 0/100 100/100
23 19944 Fenwick Island DE 0/100 82/100
24 19945 Frankford DE 0/100 83/100
25 19946 Frederica DE 0/100 100/100
26 19947 Georgetown DE 0/100 81/100
27 19950 Greenwood DE 0/100
28 19951 Harbeson DE 0/100 83/100
29 19952 Harrington DE 0/100
30 19953 Hartly DE 0/100
31 19954 Houston DE 0/100
32 19955 Kenton DE 0/100
33 19956 Laurel DE 0/100 97/100
34 19958 Lewes DE 0/100 83/100
35 19960 Lincoln DE 0/100
36 19961 Little Creek DE 0/100
37 19962 Magnolia DE 0/100 100/100
38 19963 Milford DE 0/100 100/100
39 19964 Marydel DE 0/100
40 19966 Millsboro DE 0/100 83/100
41 19967 Millville DE 0/100 83/100
42 19968 Milton DE 0/100 83/100
43 19969 Nassau DE 0/100
44 19970 Ocean View DE 0/100 83/100
45 19971 Rehoboth Bch DE 0/100 83/100
46 19973 Seaford DE 0/100 96/100
47 19975 Selbyville DE 0/100 83/100
48 19977 Smyrna DE 0/100 83/100
49 19978 Sussex County DE 0/100
50 19979 Viola DE 0/100
51 19980 Woodside DE 0/100
52 19981 Sussex County DE 0/100
53 19701 Bear DE 1/100 67/100
54 19702 Newark DE 1/100 67/100
55 19703 Claymont DE 1/100 67/100
56 19706 Delaware City DE 1/100
57 19707 Hockessin DE 1/100 67/100
58 19708 Kirkwood DE 1/100
59 19709 Middletown DE 1/100 83/100
60 19710 Montchanin DE 1/100
61 19711 Newark DE 1/100 67/100
62 19712 Newark DE 1/100
63 19713 Newark DE 1/100 67/100
64 19714 Newark DE 1/100
65 19715 Newark DE 1/100
66 19716 Newark DE 1/100
67 19717 Newark DE 1/100
68 19718 Newark DE 1/100
69 19720 New Castle DE 1/100 66/100
70 19721 New Castle DE 1/100
71 19725 Newark DE 1/100
72 19726 Newark DE 1/100
73 19730 Odessa DE 1/100
74 19731 Port Penn DE 1/100
75 19732 Rockland DE 1/100 66/100
76 19733 Saint Georges DE 1/100
77 19734 Townsend DE 1/100
78 19735 Winterthur DE 1/100
79 19736 Yorklyn DE 1/100
80 19801 Wilmington DE 1/100 66/100
81 19802 Wilmington DE 1/100 66/100
82 19803 Wilmington DE 1/100 66/100
83 19804 Wilmington DE 1/100 66/100
84 19805 Wilmington DE 1/100 66/100
85 19806 Wilmington DE 1/100 66/100
86 19808 Wilmington DE 1/100 67/100
87 19809 Wilmington DE 1/100 66/100
88 19810 Wilmington DE 1/100 66/100
89 19850 Wilmington DE 1/100
90 19880 Wilmington DE 1/100
91 19884 Wilmington DE 1/100
92 19885 Wilmington DE 1/100
93 19886 Wilmington DE 1/100
94 19887 Wilmington DE 1/100
95 19890 Wilmington DE 1/100
96 19891 Wilmington DE 1/100
97 19892 Wilmington DE 1/100
98 19893 Wilmington DE 1/100
99 19894 Wilmington DE 1/100
100 19895 Wilmington DE 1/100

Methodology

Safest gas rankings show ZIP codes with the lowest PHMSA gas distribution incident risk scores. A score of 0-5 means the county has no or very few recorded incidents since 2004. Low scores indicate areas with well-maintained gas infrastructure and minimal historical incidents.

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 an area safe from gas incidents?

Low gas risk areas typically have newer pipeline infrastructure, fewer distribution lines per capita, or areas that rely less on natural gas for heating. However, individual home safety still depends on appliance maintenance and CO detector placement.

Should I still install CO detectors in low-risk areas?

Yes. The CPSC recommends CO detectors in every home regardless of area risk. Carbon monoxide can come from any fuel-burning appliance — furnaces, water heaters, fireplaces, generators, and even attached garages.

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