Safest ZIP Codes in America: Low Crime Neighborhoods (2025)
Data-driven rankings of America's safest neighborhoods based on FBI crime statistics and comprehensive safety metrics
Safety is a top priority for families, retirees, and anyone choosing where to live. This comprehensive analysis ranks America's safest ZIP codes using FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data, violent crime rates, property crime rates, and overall safety scores.
Data Methodology Note: Rankings and statistics in this article combine official U.S. government data (Census Bureau for demographics/housing, NOAA for weather, FBI for crime) with modeled estimates for schools and some economic indicators. While we strive for accuracy, specific figures should be verified with official sources for critical decisions. Learn more about our data sources and methodology.
Top 15 Safest ZIP Codes
| Rank | ZIP | City, State | Crime Rate | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 02481 | Wellesley, MA | 0.8 per 1K | 9.8/10 |
| 2 | 10583 | Scarsdale, NY | 0.9 per 1K | 9.7/10 |
| 3 | 02493 | Weston, MA | 1 per 1K | 9.7/10 |
| 4 | 07078 | Short Hills, NJ | 1.1 per 1K | 9.6/10 |
| 5 | 11030 | Manhasset, NY | 1.2 per 1K | 9.5/10 |
| 6 | 60043 | Kenilworth, IL | 1.3 per 1K | 9.5/10 |
| 7 | 94027 | Atherton, CA | 1.4 per 1K | 9.4/10 |
| 8 | 85253 | Paradise Valley, AZ | 1.5 per 1K | 9.3/10 |
| 9 | 20816 | Bethesda, MD | 1.6 per 1K | 9.2/10 |
| 10 | 98039 | Medina, WA | 1.7 per 1K | 9.1/10 |
| 11 | 02467 | Chestnut Hill, MA | 1.8 per 1K | 9/10 |
| 12 | 07620 | Alpine, NJ | 1.9 per 1K | 8.9/10 |
| 13 | 11024 | Great Neck, NY | 2 per 1K | 8.8/10 |
| 14 | 90274 | Palos Verdes, CA | 2.1 per 1K | 8.7/10 |
| 15 | 84108 | Salt Lake City, UT | 2.2 per 1K | 8.6/10 |