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	89430	Smith	NV	44/100	53/100
13	89460	Gardnerville	NV	44/100	56/100
14	89415	Hawthorne	NV	43/100	66/100
15	89001	Alamo	NV	42/100	56/100
16	89501	Reno	NV	42/100	77/100
17	89104	Las Vegas	NV	41/100	86/100
18	89008	Caliente	NV	40/100	65/100
19	89043	Pioche	NV	40/100	59/100
20	89054	Sloan	NV	40/100	92/100
21	89102	Las Vegas	NV	40/100	86/100
22	89040	Overton	NV	39/100	83/100
23	89169	Las Vegas	NV	39/100	91/100
24	89413	Glenbrook	NV	39/100	65/100
25	89045	Round Mountain	NV	38/100	78/100
26	89318	Mc Gill	NV	38/100	40/100
27	89319	Ruth	NV	37/100	54/100
28	89410	Gardnerville	NV	37/100	61/100
29	89411	Genoa	NV	37/100	45/100
30	89421	Mc Dermitt	NV	37/100	53/100
31	89422	Mina	NV	37/100	40/100
32	89103	Las Vegas	NV	36/100	86/100
33	89107	Las Vegas	NV	36/100	91/100
34	89121	Las Vegas	NV	36/100	91/100
35	89428	Silver City	NV	36/100	63/100
36	89440	Virginia City	NV	36/100	82/100
37	89503	Reno	NV	36/100	77/100
38	89049	Tonopah	NV	35/100	81/100
39	89106	Las Vegas	NV	35/100	86/100
40	89109	Las Vegas	NV	35/100	86/100
41	89119	Las Vegas	NV	35/100	91/100
42	89161	Las Vegas	NV	35/100	91/100
43	89301	Ely	NV	35/100	67/100
44	89420	Luning	NV	35/100	40/100
45	89449	Stateline	NV	35/100	65/100
46	89509	Reno	NV	35/100	77/100
47	89108	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	86/100
48	89120	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	86/100
49	89146	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	91/100
50	89311	Baker	NV	34/100	66/100
51	89317	Lund	NV	34/100	40/100
52	89418	Imlay	NV	34/100	66/100
53	89142	Las Vegas	NV	33/100	86/100
54	89825	Jackpot	NV	33/100	80/100
55	89042	Panaca	NV	32/100	66/100
56	89110	Las Vegas	NV	32/100	86/100
57	89409	Gabbs	NV	32/100	72/100
58	89446	Winnemucca	NV	32/100	77/100
59	89005	Boulder City	NV	31/100	85/100
60	89122	Las Vegas	NV	31/100	86/100

Methodology

The Home Purchase Risk Score combines area indicators that may lead to added costs for homebuyers: water system violation records, lead service line indicators, county radon potential, flood zones and housing age. An indicator does not mean a home needs filtration, mitigation, insurance or upgrades; a home test or inspection decides that. 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.