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	87729	Miami	NM	66/100	33/100
3	87732	Mora	NM	63/100	62/100
4	87028	La Joya	NM	60/100	63/100
5	87524	Costilla	NM	60/100	61/100
6	87151	Albuquerque	NM	58/100	33/100
7	87523	Cordova	NM	58/100	60/100
8	87715	Cleveland	NM	58/100	64/100
9	87747	Springer	NM	58/100	33/100
10	87820	Aragon	NM	58/100	43/100
11	87106	Albuquerque	NM	57/100	45/100
12	87551	Los Ojos	NM	57/100	62/100
13	87567	Santa Cruz	NM	57/100	45/100
14	87714	Cimarron	NM	57/100	33/100
15	88354	Weed	NM	57/100	83/100
16	87701	Las Vegas	NM	56/100	35/100
17	87752	Wagon Mound	NM	56/100	58/100
18	87832	San Antonio	NM	56/100	81/100
19	88345	Ruidoso	NM	56/100	63/100
20	87102	Albuquerque	NM	55/100	45/100
21	87560	Ribera	NM	55/100	46/100
22	87565	San Jose	NM	55/100	51/100
23	87108	Albuquerque	NM	54/100	45/100
24	87110	Albuquerque	NM	54/100	45/100
25	87419	Navajo Dam	NM	54/100	25/100
26	87712	Buena Vista	NM	54/100	69/100
27	87017	Gallina	NM	53/100	60/100
28	87552	Pecos	NM	53/100	55/100
29	87711	Anton Chico	NM	53/100	65/100
30	88203	Roswell	NM	53/100	69/100
31	87053	San Ysidro	NM	52/100	50/100
32	87105	Albuquerque	NM	52/100	40/100
33	87107	Albuquerque	NM	52/100	40/100
34	87740	Raton	NM	52/100	64/100
35	87742	Rociada	NM	52/100	66/100
36	87901	Truth Or Consequences	NM	52/100	58/100
37	88301	Carrizozo	NM	52/100	73/100
38	88350	Timberon	NM	52/100	53/100
39	88353	Vaughn	NM	52/100	78/100
40	87016	Estancia	NM	51/100	72/100
41	87051	San Rafael	NM	51/100	77/100
42	87104	Albuquerque	NM	51/100	45/100
43	87109	Albuquerque	NM	51/100	40/100
44	87736	Rainsville	NM	51/100	68/100
45	88045	Lordsburg	NM	51/100	58/100
46	88424	Grenville	NM	51/100	82/100
47	87002	Belen	NM	50/100	48/100
48	87112	Albuquerque	NM	50/100	40/100
49	87123	Albuquerque	NM	50/100	45/100
50	87527	Dixon	NM	50/100	68/100
51	87537	Hernandez	NM	50/100	51/100
52	87569	Serafina	NM	50/100	33/100
53	87937	Hatch	NM	50/100	69/100
54	88201	Roswell	NM	50/100	69/100
55	87035	Moriarty	NM	49/100	53/100
56	87505	Santa Fe	NM	49/100	48/100
57	87549	Ojo Caliente	NM	49/100	44/100
58	87562	Rowe	NM	49/100	50/100

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.

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