Safest ZIP Codes for Gas & CO Risk in Massachusetts ...

Out of 742 ZIP codes with data in Massachusetts, these are the lowest-ranked areas for gas risk score. See also: National Safest ZIP Codes for Gas & CO Risk | All Massachusetts Rankings

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	742
Lowest value	0/100
Median value	2/100
State	Massachusetts

100 Lowest-Ranked ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Gas Risk Score	Safety Score
1	01029	East Otis	MA	0/100	53/100
2	01054	Leverett	MA	0/100	63/100
3	01072	Shutesbury	MA	0/100	53/100
4	01093	Whately	MA	0/100	83/100
5	01201	Pittsfield	MA	0/100	73/100
6	01202	Pittsfield	MA	0/100	83/100
7	01203	Pittsfield	MA	0/100	83/100
8	01220	Adams	MA	0/100	78/100
9	01222	Ashley Falls	MA	0/100	63/100
10	01223	Becket	MA	0/100	63/100
11	01224	Berkshire	MA	0/100	53/100
12	01225	Cheshire	MA	0/100	53/100
13	01226	Dalton	MA	0/100	78/100
14	01227	Dalton	MA	0/100	83/100
15	01229	Glendale	MA	0/100	53/100
16	01230	Great Barrington	MA	0/100	74/100
17	01235	Hinsdale	MA	0/100	58/100
18	01236	Housatonic	MA	0/100	63/100
19	01237	Lanesboro	MA	0/100	63/100
20	01238	Lee	MA	0/100	78/100
21	01240	Lenox	MA	0/100	83/100
22	01242	Lenox Dale	MA	0/100	63/100
23	01244	Mill River	MA	0/100	79/100
24	01245	Monterey	MA	0/100	78/100
25	01247	North Adams	MA	0/100	78/100
26	01252	North Egremont	MA	0/100	63/100
27	01253	Otis	MA	0/100	75/100
28	01254	Richmond	MA	0/100	81/100
29	01255	Sandisfield	MA	0/100	83/100
30	01256	Savoy	MA	0/100	53/100
31	01257	Sheffield	MA	0/100	83/100
32	01258	South Egremont	MA	0/100	83/100
33	01259	Southfield	MA	0/100	83/100
34	01260	South Lee	MA	0/100	63/100
35	01262	Stockbridge	MA	0/100	78/100
36	01263	Stockbridge	MA	0/100	83/100
37	01264	Tyringham	MA	0/100	53/100
38	01266	West Stockbridge	MA	0/100	78/100
39	01267	Williamstown	MA	0/100	78/100
40	01270	Windsor	MA	0/100	53/100
41	01301	Greenfield	MA	0/100	75/100
42	01302	Greenfield	MA	0/100	80/100
43	01330	Ashfield	MA	0/100	80/100
44	01337	Bernardston	MA	0/100	83/100
45	01338	Buckland	MA	0/100	63/100
46	01339	Charlemont	MA	0/100	81/100
47	01340	Colrain	MA	0/100	83/100
48	01341	Conway	MA	0/100	63/100
49	01342	Deerfield	MA	0/100	83/100
50	01343	Drury	MA	0/100	53/100
51	01344	Erving	MA	0/100	83/100
52	01346	Heath	MA	0/100	53/100
53	01347	Lake Pleasant	MA	0/100	53/100
54	01349	Millers Falls	MA	0/100	53/100
55	01350	Monroe Bridge	MA	0/100	53/100
56	01351	Montague	MA	0/100	83/100
57	01354	Gill	MA	0/100	83/100
58	01355	New Salem	MA	0/100	53/100
59	01360	Northfield	MA	0/100	83/100
60	01364	Orange	MA	0/100	83/100
61	01367	Rowe	MA	0/100	53/100
62	01370	Shelburne Falls	MA	0/100	83/100
63	01373	South Deerfield	MA	0/100	83/100
64	01375	Sunderland	MA	0/100	83/100
65	01376	Turners Falls	MA	0/100	83/100
66	01378	Warwick	MA	0/100	53/100
67	01379	Wendell	MA	0/100	53/100
68	01380	Wendell Depot	MA	0/100	53/100
69	02173	Barnstable County	MA	0/100	—
70	02178	Barnstable County	MA	0/100	—
71	02251	Dukes County	MA	0/100	—
72	02501	Barnstable County	MA	0/100	—
73	02531	Barnstable County	MA	0/100	—
74	02532	Buzzards Bay	MA	0/100	45/100
75	02534	Cataumet	MA	0/100	55/100
76	02535	Chilmark	MA	0/100	75/100
77	02536	East Falmouth	MA	0/100	50/100
78	02537	East Sandwich	MA	0/100	50/100
79	02539	Edgartown	MA	0/100	71/100
80	02540	Falmouth	MA	0/100	63/100
81	02541	Falmouth	MA	0/100	78/100
82	02542	Buzzards Bay	MA	0/100	53/100
83	02543	Woods Hole	MA	0/100	50/100
84	02550	Barnstable County	MA	0/100	—
85	02552	Menemsha	MA	0/100	53/100
86	02553	Monument Beach	MA	0/100	55/100
87	02554	Nantucket	MA	0/100	59/100
88	02556	North Falmouth	MA	0/100	50/100
89	02557	Oak Bluffs	MA	0/100	73/100
90	02559	Pocasset	MA	0/100	68/100
91	02561	Sagamore	MA	0/100	63/100
92	02562	Sagamore Beach	MA	0/100	83/100
93	02563	Sandwich	MA	0/100	71/100
94	02564	Siasconset	MA	0/100	50/100
95	02565	Barnstable County	MA	0/100	—
96	02568	Vineyard Haven	MA	0/100	55/100
97	02572	Barnstable County	MA	0/100	—
98	02574	West Falmouth	MA	0/100	50/100
99	02575	West Tisbury	MA	0/100	83/100
100	02584	Nantucket	MA	0/100	74/100

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: 2026-06-04.

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.