Worst ZIP Codes for Homebuyers in New Mexico

Out of 428 ZIP codes with data in New Mexico, these are the highest-ranked areas for purchase risk. See also: National Worst ZIP Codes for Homebuyers — Hidden Risk Factors | All New Mexico Rankings

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	428
Highest value	67/100
Median value	40/100
State	New Mexico

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Purchase Risk	Safety Score
1	87723	Holman	NM	67/100	59/100
2	87518	Cebolla	NM	66/100	35/100
3	87729	Miami	NM	66/100	33/100
4	87732	Mora	NM	63/100	62/100
5	87581	Vallecitos	NM	61/100	29/100
6	87028	La Joya	NM	60/100	63/100
7	87524	Costilla	NM	60/100	61/100
8	87103	Albuquerque	NM	58/100	33/100
9	87115	Albuquerque	NM	58/100	33/100
10	87119	Albuquerque	NM	58/100	33/100
11	87125	Albuquerque	NM	58/100	33/100
12	87131	Albuquerque	NM	58/100	33/100
13	87151	Albuquerque	NM	58/100	33/100
14	87153	Albuquerque	NM	58/100	33/100
15	87154	Albuquerque	NM	58/100	33/100
16	87158	Albuquerque	NM	58/100	33/100
17	87165	Albuquerque	NM	58/100	33/100
18	87176	Albuquerque	NM	58/100	33/100
19	87181	Albuquerque	NM	58/100	33/100
20	87184	Albuquerque	NM	58/100	33/100
21	87185	Albuquerque	NM	58/100	33/100
22	87187	Albuquerque	NM	58/100	33/100
23	87190	Albuquerque	NM	58/100	45/100
24	87191	Albuquerque	NM	58/100	33/100
25	87192	Albuquerque	NM	58/100	33/100
26	87193	Albuquerque	NM	58/100	33/100
27	87194	Albuquerque	NM	58/100	33/100
28	87195	Albuquerque	NM	58/100	33/100
29	87196	Albuquerque	NM	58/100	45/100
30	87197	Albuquerque	NM	58/100	33/100
31	87198	Albuquerque	NM	58/100	33/100
32	87199	Albuquerque	NM	58/100	33/100
33	87502	Santa Fe	NM	58/100	45/100
34	87503	Santa Fe	NM	58/100	45/100
35	87504	Santa Fe	NM	58/100	45/100
36	87509	Santa Fe	NM	58/100	45/100
37	87592	Santa Fe	NM	58/100	45/100
38	87594	Santa Fe	NM	58/100	45/100
39	87715	Cleveland	NM	58/100	64/100
40	87747	Springer	NM	58/100	33/100
41	87820	Aragon	NM	58/100	43/100
42	87106	Albuquerque	NM	57/100	45/100
43	87523	Cordova	NM	57/100	60/100
44	87551	Los Ojos	NM	57/100	62/100
45	87714	Cimarron	NM	57/100	33/100
46	88354	Weed	NM	57/100	83/100
47	87567	Santa Cruz	NM	56/100	45/100
48	87701	Las Vegas	NM	56/100	35/100
49	87752	Wagon Mound	NM	56/100	58/100
50	87832	San Antonio	NM	56/100	81/100
51	88345	Ruidoso	NM	56/100	63/100
52	87102	Albuquerque	NM	55/100	45/100
53	87533	Espanola	NM	55/100	59/100
54	87560	Ribera	NM	55/100	46/100
55	87565	San Jose	NM	55/100	51/100
56	87108	Albuquerque	NM	54/100	45/100
57	87110	Albuquerque	NM	54/100	45/100
58	87419	Navajo Dam	NM	54/100	25/100
59	87712	Buena Vista	NM	54/100	69/100
60	87017	Gallina	NM	53/100	60/100
61	87552	Pecos	NM	53/100	55/100
62	87711	Anton Chico	NM	53/100	65/100
63	88203	Roswell	NM	53/100	69/100
64	87005	Bluewater	NM	52/100	59/100
65	87053	San Ysidro	NM	52/100	50/100
66	87105	Albuquerque	NM	52/100	40/100
67	87107	Albuquerque	NM	52/100	40/100
68	87740	Raton	NM	52/100	64/100
69	87742	Rociada	NM	52/100	66/100
70	87901	Truth Or Consequences	NM	52/100	58/100
71	88301	Carrizozo	NM	52/100	73/100
72	88349	Sunspot	NM	52/100	82/100
73	88350	Timberon	NM	52/100	53/100
74	88353	Vaughn	NM	52/100	78/100
75	87016	Estancia	NM	51/100	72/100
76	87051	San Rafael	NM	51/100	77/100
77	87104	Albuquerque	NM	51/100	45/100
78	87109	Albuquerque	NM	51/100	40/100
79	87576	Trampas	NM	51/100	56/100
80	87736	Rainsville	NM	51/100	68/100
81	88045	Lordsburg	NM	51/100	58/100
82	88211	Artesia	NM	51/100	68/100
83	88424	Grenville	NM	51/100	82/100
84	87002	Belen	NM	50/100	48/100
85	87112	Albuquerque	NM	50/100	40/100
86	87123	Albuquerque	NM	50/100	45/100
87	87302	Gallup	NM	50/100	76/100
88	87527	Dixon	NM	50/100	68/100
89	87537	Hernandez	NM	50/100	51/100
90	87569	Serafina	NM	50/100	33/100
91	87753	Watrous	NM	50/100	54/100
92	87937	Hatch	NM	50/100	69/100
93	88062	Silver City	NM	50/100	72/100
94	88201	Roswell	NM	50/100	69/100
95	88323	Fort Stanton	NM	50/100	82/100
96	87035	Moriarty	NM	49/100	53/100
97	87549	Ojo Caliente	NM	49/100	44/100
98	87583	Villanueva	NM	49/100	61/100
99	88232	Hagerman	NM	49/100	75/100
100	88338	Lincoln	NM	49/100	77/100

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: 2026-06-04.

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.

Worst ZIP Codes for Homebuyers in New Mexico — 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Home Purchase Risk Score?

What should homebuyers do in high-risk ZIP codes?

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