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	30/100
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	89448	Zephyr Cove	NV	48/100	63/100
5	89124	Las Vegas	NV	47/100	86/100
6	89412	Gerlach	NV	47/100	68/100
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	45/100	86/100
11	89430	Smith	NV	45/100	53/100
12	89316	Eureka	NV	44/100	69/100
13	89405	Empire	NV	44/100	71/100
14	89460	Gardnerville	NV	44/100	56/100
15	89415	Hawthorne	NV	43/100	66/100
16	89501	Reno	NV	43/100	77/100
17	89001	Alamo	NV	42/100	56/100
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	89413	Glenbrook	NV	40/100	65/100
24	89040	Overton	NV	39/100	83/100
25	89169	Las Vegas	NV	39/100	91/100
26	89045	Round Mountain	NV	38/100	78/100
27	89318	Mc Gill	NV	38/100	40/100
28	89411	Genoa	NV	38/100	45/100
29	89319	Ruth	NV	37/100	54/100
30	89410	Gardnerville	NV	37/100	61/100
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	89106	Las Vegas	NV	36/100	86/100
35	89107	Las Vegas	NV	36/100	91/100
36	89121	Las Vegas	NV	36/100	91/100
37	89428	Silver City	NV	36/100	63/100
38	89440	Virginia City	NV	36/100	82/100
39	89503	Reno	NV	36/100	77/100
40	89509	Reno	NV	36/100	77/100
41	89017	Hiko	NV	35/100	40/100
42	89049	Tonopah	NV	35/100	81/100
43	89109	Las Vegas	NV	35/100	86/100
44	89119	Las Vegas	NV	35/100	91/100
45	89120	Las Vegas	NV	35/100	86/100
46	89161	Las Vegas	NV	35/100	91/100
47	89301	Ely	NV	35/100	67/100
48	89420	Luning	NV	35/100	40/100
49	89449	Stateline	NV	35/100	65/100
50	89450	Incline Village	NV	35/100	80/100
51	89105	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
52	89108	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	86/100
53	89111	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
54	89112	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
55	89114	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	91/100
56	89116	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
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	89142	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	86/100
66	89146	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	91/100
67	89150	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
68	89151	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
69	89152	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
70	89153	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
71	89154	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
72	89155	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
73	89157	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
74	89159	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
75	89160	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
76	89162	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
77	89164	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
78	89165	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	91/100
79	89170	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
80	89173	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
81	89177	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
82	89180	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
83	89185	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
84	89193	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
85	89195	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
86	89199	Las Vegas	NV	34/100	94/100
87	89311	Baker	NV	34/100	66/100
88	89317	Lund	NV	34/100	40/100
89	89404	Denio	NV	34/100	53/100
90	89418	Imlay	NV	34/100	66/100
91	89826	Jarbidge	NV	34/100	81/100
92	89110	Las Vegas	NV	33/100	86/100
93	89438	Valmy	NV	33/100	82/100
94	89825	Jackpot	NV	33/100	80/100
95	89042	Panaca	NV	32/100	66/100
96	89130	Las Vegas	NV	32/100	86/100
97	89409	Gabbs	NV	32/100	72/100
98	89446	Winnemucca	NV	32/100	77/100
99	89512	Reno	NV	32/100	82/100
100	89005	Boulder City	NV	31/100	85/100

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: 2026-07-19.

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.