Safest ZIP Codes for Gas & CO Risk in North Carolina...

Out of 1,132 ZIP codes with data in North Carolina, these are the lowest-ranked areas for gas risk score. See also: National Safest ZIP Codes for Gas & CO Risk | All North Carolina Rankings

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	1,132
Lowest value	0/100
Median value	0/100
State	North Carolina

100 Lowest-Ranked ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Gas Risk Score	Safety Score
1	27000	Onslow County	NC	0/100	—
2	27006	Advance	NC	0/100	55/100
3	27007	Ararat	NC	0/100	53/100
4	27009	Belews Creek	NC	0/100	53/100
5	27010	Bethania	NC	0/100	53/100
6	27011	Boonville	NC	0/100	71/100
7	27012	Clemmons	NC	0/100	69/100
8	27014	Cooleemee	NC	0/100	53/100
9	27016	Danbury	NC	0/100	78/100
10	27017	Dobson	NC	0/100	69/100
11	27018	East Bend	NC	0/100	71/100
12	27020	Hamptonville	NC	0/100	72/100
13	27021	King	NC	0/100	82/100
14	27022	Lawsonville	NC	0/100	63/100
15	27023	Lewisville	NC	0/100	63/100
16	27024	Lowgap	NC	0/100	53/100
17	27028	Mocksville	NC	0/100	94/100
18	27030	Mount Airy	NC	0/100	72/100
19	27031	White Plains	NC	0/100	53/100
20	27040	Pfafftown	NC	0/100	82/100
21	27041	Pilot Mountain	NC	0/100	71/100
22	27042	Pine Hall	NC	0/100	40/100
23	27043	Pinnacle	NC	0/100	75/100
24	27045	Rural Hall	NC	0/100	75/100
25	27046	Sandy Ridge	NC	0/100	53/100
26	27047	Siloam	NC	0/100	53/100
27	27049	Toast	NC	0/100	63/100
28	27050	Tobaccoville	NC	0/100	53/100
29	27051	Walkertown	NC	0/100	53/100
30	27052	Walnut Cove	NC	0/100	71/100
31	27053	Westfield	NC	0/100	72/100
32	27055	Yadkinville	NC	0/100	80/100
33	27094	Rural Hall	NC	0/100	72/100
34	27098	Rural Hall	NC	0/100	72/100
35	27099	Rural Hall	NC	0/100	72/100
36	27100	Guilford County	NC	0/100	—
37	27101	Winston Salem	NC	0/100	70/100
38	27102	Winston Salem	NC	0/100	87/100
39	27103	Winston Salem	NC	0/100	70/100
40	27104	Winston Salem	NC	0/100	65/100
41	27105	Winston Salem	NC	0/100	70/100
42	27106	Winston Salem	NC	0/100	65/100
43	27107	Winston Salem	NC	0/100	82/100
44	27108	Winston Salem	NC	0/100	72/100
45	27109	Winston Salem	NC	0/100	72/100
46	27110	Winston Salem	NC	0/100	72/100
47	27111	Winston Salem	NC	0/100	72/100
48	27113	Winston Salem	NC	0/100	75/100
49	27114	Winston Salem	NC	0/100	72/100
50	27115	Winston Salem	NC	0/100	72/100
51	27116	Winston Salem	NC	0/100	72/100
52	27117	Winston Salem	NC	0/100	72/100
53	27120	Winston Salem	NC	0/100	72/100
54	27127	Winston Salem	NC	0/100	75/100
55	27130	Winston Salem	NC	0/100	72/100
56	27150	Winston Salem	NC	0/100	72/100
57	27155	Winston Salem	NC	0/100	72/100
58	27157	Winston Salem	NC	0/100	72/100
59	27187	Beaufort County	NC	0/100	—
60	27195	Dare County	NC	0/100	—
61	27198	Winston Salem	NC	0/100	72/100
62	27199	Winston Salem	NC	0/100	72/100
63	27201	Alamance	NC	0/100	96/100
64	27202	Altamahaw	NC	0/100	66/100
65	27203	Asheboro	NC	0/100	89/100
66	27204	Asheboro	NC	0/100	98/100
67	27205	Asheboro	NC	0/100	94/100
68	27207	Bear Creek	NC	0/100	66/100
69	27208	Bennett	NC	0/100	66/100
70	27209	Biscoe	NC	0/100	82/100
71	27212	Blanch	NC	0/100	53/100
72	27213	Bonlee	NC	0/100	73/100
73	27214	Browns Summit	NC	0/100	81/100
74	27215	Burlington	NC	0/100	89/100
75	27216	Burlington	NC	0/100	98/100
76	27217	Burlington	NC	0/100	89/100
77	27220	Burlington	NC	0/100	98/100
78	27228	Bynum	NC	0/100	53/100
79	27229	Candor	NC	0/100	45/100
80	27230	Cedar Falls	NC	0/100	66/100
81	27233	Climax	NC	0/100	94/100
82	27235	Colfax	NC	0/100	95/100
83	27239	Denton	NC	0/100	82/100
84	27242	Eagle Springs	NC	0/100	66/100
85	27244	Elon	NC	0/100	68/100
86	27247	Ether	NC	0/100	66/100
87	27248	Franklinville	NC	0/100	77/100
88	27249	Gibsonville	NC	0/100	78/100
89	27252	Goldston	NC	0/100	80/100
90	27253	Graham	NC	0/100	76/100
91	27256	Gulf	NC	0/100	66/100
92	27258	Haw River	NC	0/100	82/100
93	27259	Highfalls	NC	0/100	66/100
94	27261	High Point	NC	0/100	98/100
95	27262	High Point	NC	0/100	84/100
96	27263	High Point	NC	0/100	89/100
97	27264	High Point	NC	0/100	98/100
98	27265	High Point	NC	0/100	89/100
99	27268	High Point	NC	0/100	98/100
100	27281	Jackson Springs	NC	0/100	66/100

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.