Registered Sex Offender Search
These are the websites people can use if they want to find out how many sex offenders there are within a specific ZIP Code
The two main websites for this are:
Official U.S. Government Site (Recommended):
https://www.nsopw.gov
This is the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (run by the U.S. Department of Justice).
Enter your ZIP code, city, or specific address + radius.
It searches all 50 states + territories and shows offenders living, working, or going to school nearby. Results include photos, details, and often a map view.
Popular Third-Party Site (Very User-Friendly for Maps):
https://www.familywatchdog.us
Type in your address, city, or ZIP code on the homepage.
It instantly shows an interactive map with markers for registered offenders nearby, plus counts, photos, and conviction info.
Both are free and pull from official state registries. NSOPW.gov is the authoritative national source; Family Watchdog is great for quick visual neighborhood maps.
Tip: Start with NSOPW.gov for the most official data, or use the Family Watchdog map if you want something super visual right away. There’s also a free NSOPW mobile app for on-the-go searches by location.