Worst ZIP Codes for Homebuyers in Nevada — 2026

Out of 254 ZIP codes with data in Nevada, these are the highest-ranked areas for purchase risk. See also: National Worst ZIP Codes for Homebuyers — Hidden Risk Factors | All Nevada Rankings

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	254
Highest value	49/100
Median value	29/100
State	Nevada

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Purchase Risk	Safety Score
1	89310	Austin	NV	49/100	56/100
2	89431	Sparks	NV	48/100	67/100
3	89447	Yerington	NV	48/100	69/100
4	89124	Las Vegas	NV	47/100	86/100
5	89412	Gerlach	NV	47/100	68/100
6	89448	Zephyr Cove	NV	47/100	63/100
7	89820	Battle Mountain	NV	47/100	61/100
8	89013	Goldfield	NV	46/100	79/100
9	89502	Reno	NV	46/100	72/100
10	89101	Las Vegas	NV	44/100	86/100
11	89316	Eureka	NV	44/100	69/100
12	89405	Empire	NV	44/100	71/100
13	89430	Smith	NV	44/100	53/100
14	89460	Gardnerville	NV	44/100	56/100
15	89415	Hawthorne	NV	43/100	66/100
16	89001	Alamo	NV	42/100	56/100
17	89501	Reno	NV	42/100	77/100
18	89104	Las Vegas	NV	41/100	86/100
19	89008	Caliente	NV	40/100	65/100
20	89043	Pioche	NV	40/100	59/100
21	89054	Sloan	NV	40/100	92/100
22	89102	Las Vegas	NV	40/100	86/100
23	89040	Overton	NV	39/100	83/100
24	89169	Las Vegas	NV	39/100	91/100
25	89413	Glenbrook	NV	39/100	65/100
26	89045	Round Mountain	NV	38/100	78/100
27	89318	Mc Gill	NV	38/100	40/100
28	89319	Ruth	NV	37/100	54/100
29	89410	Gardnerville	NV	37/100	61/100
30	89411	Genoa	NV	37/100	45/100
31	89421	Mc Dermitt	NV	37/100	53/100
32	89422	Mina	NV	37/100	40/100
33	89103	Las Vegas	NV	36/100	86/100
34	89107	Las Vegas	NV	36/100	91/100
35	89121	Las Vegas	NV	36/100	91/100
36	89428	Silver City	NV	36/100	63/100
37	89440	Virginia City	NV	36/100	82/100
38	89503	Reno	NV	36/100	77/100
39	89017	Hiko	NV	35/100	40/100
40	89049	Tonopah	NV	35/100	81/100
41	89106	Las Vegas	NV	35/100	86/100
42	89109	Las Vegas	NV	35/100	86/100
43	89119	Las Vegas	NV	35/100	91/100
44	89161	Las Vegas	NV	35/100	91/100
45	89301	Ely	NV	35/100	67/100
46	89420	Luning	NV	35/100	40/100
47	89449	Stateline	NV	35/100	65/100
48	89450	Incline Village	NV	35/100	80/100
49	89509	Reno	NV	35/100	77/100
50	89105	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
51	89108	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	86/100
52	89111	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
53	89112	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
54	89114	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	91/100
55	89116	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
56	89120	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	86/100
57	89125	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	91/100
58	89126	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
59	89127	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
60	89132	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
61	89133	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
62	89136	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
63	89137	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
64	89140	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
65	89146	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	91/100
66	89150	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
67	89151	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
68	89152	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
69	89153	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
70	89154	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
71	89155	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
72	89157	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
73	89159	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
74	89160	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
75	89162	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
76	89164	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
77	89165	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	91/100
78	89170	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
79	89173	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
80	89177	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
81	89180	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
82	89185	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
83	89193	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
84	89195	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
85	89199	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
86	89311	Baker	NV	34/100	66/100
87	89317	Lund	NV	34/100	40/100
88	89404	Denio	NV	34/100	53/100
89	89418	Imlay	NV	34/100	66/100
90	89826	Jarbidge	NV	34/100	81/100
91	89142	Las Vegas	NV	33/100	86/100
92	89438	Valmy	NV	33/100	82/100
93	89825	Jackpot	NV	33/100	80/100
94	89042	Panaca	NV	32/100	66/100
95	89110	Las Vegas	NV	32/100	86/100
96	89409	Gabbs	NV	32/100	72/100
97	89446	Winnemucca	NV	32/100	77/100
98	89005	Boulder City	NV	31/100	85/100
99	89006	Boulder City	NV	31/100	89/100
100	89122	Las Vegas	NV	31/100	86/100

Methodology

The Home Purchase Risk Score combines environmental hazards that create unexpected costs for homebuyers: water system violations requiring filtration, lead service lines requiring replacement, radon requiring mitigation systems, flood zones requiring insurance, and aging infrastructure requiring upgrades. These are factors that standard home inspections may not fully capture.

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: 2026-04-13.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Home Purchase Risk Score?

This score (0-100) estimates the hidden environmental costs a homebuyer may face: water filtration needs, lead pipe replacement, radon mitigation, flood insurance, and infrastructure upgrades. Higher scores mean more potential unexpected expenses after purchase.

What should homebuyers do in high-risk ZIP codes?

Request a water quality test, check for lead service lines with the utility, test for radon before closing, verify FEMA flood zone designation, and factor in potential remediation costs ($5,000-$30,000+) to your budget.