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Worst ZIP Codes for Homebuyers in North Dakota — 2026

Last updated: July 19, 2026

407 ZIP codes ranked by Purchase Risk #1: ZIP 58310 (Agate, ND) - 66/100
Lead Violations Lowest Score Safest Flood Risk Energy Cost Radon PFAS Reliability EJ Index Homebuyer Risk CO & Gas Safest Gas Remediation Burden Unresolved Violations (by Utility) Water Equity (by Utility)

Out of 407 ZIP codes with data in North Dakota, these are the highest-ranked areas for purchase risk. See also: National Worst ZIP Codes for Homebuyers — Hidden Risk Factors | All North Dakota Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 407
Highest value 66/100
Median value 36/100
State North Dakota

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Purchase Risk Safety Score
1 58310 Agate ND 66/100 53/100
2 58362 Penn ND 64/100 53/100
3 58357 Oberon ND 62/100 63/100
4 58325 Churchs Ferry ND 61/100 35/100
5 58351 Minnewaukan ND 59/100 53/100
6 58573 Strasburg ND 59/100 61/100
7 58225 Drayton ND 58/100 53/100
8 58439 Forbes ND 57/100 61/100
9 58744 Karlsruhe ND 57/100 67/100
10 58335 Fort Totten ND 56/100 45/100
11 58380 Tolna ND 56/100 63/100
12 58021 Davenport ND 55/100 64/100
13 58060 Milnor ND 55/100 58/100
14 58271 Pembina ND 55/100 54/100
15 58559 Mercer ND 55/100 58/100
16 58703 Minot ND 55/100 33/100
17 58760 Maxbass ND 55/100 11/100
18 58844 Fortuna ND 55/100 65/100
19 58260 Milton ND 54/100 70/100
20 58281 Wales ND 54/100 53/100
21 58422 Cathay ND 54/100 47/100
22 58454 Jud ND 54/100 65/100
23 58701 Minot ND 54/100 33/100
24 58045 Hillsboro ND 53/100 56/100
25 58223 Cummings ND 53/100 53/100
26 58277 Sharon ND 53/100 62/100
27 58562 New Leipzig ND 53/100 68/100
28 58737 Flaxton ND 53/100 67/100
29 58781 Sawyer ND 53/100 63/100
30 58004 Amenia ND 52/100 68/100
31 58030 Fairmount ND 52/100 66/100
32 58038 Grandin ND 52/100 63/100
33 58776 Ross ND 52/100 59/100
34 58036 Gardner ND 51/100 64/100
35 58042 Harwood ND 51/100 51/100
36 58048 Hunter ND 51/100 67/100
37 58356 New Rockford ND 51/100 62/100
38 58379 Tokio ND 51/100 53/100
39 58790 Velva ND 51/100 47/100
40 58054 Lisbon ND 50/100 40/100
41 58105 Fargo ND 50/100 70/100
42 58256 Manvel ND 50/100 40/100
43 58261 Minto ND 50/100 55/100
44 58301 Devils Lake ND 50/100 55/100
45 58377 Starkweather ND 50/100 45/100
46 58382 Webster ND 50/100 53/100
47 58475 Pettibone ND 50/100 40/100
48 58047 Horace ND 49/100 52/100
49 58203 Grand Forks ND 49/100 52/100
50 58442 Gackle ND 49/100 70/100
51 58444 Goodrich ND 49/100 64/100
52 58464 Mchenry ND 49/100 53/100
53 58520 Almont ND 49/100 44/100
54 58645 Medora ND 49/100 61/100
55 58049 Kathryn ND 48/100 53/100
56 58072 Valley City ND 48/100 52/100
57 58344 Lakota ND 48/100 65/100
58 58552 Linton ND 48/100 52/100
59 58735 Douglas ND 48/100 45/100
60 58005 Argusville ND 47/100 60/100
61 58201 Grand Forks ND 47/100 47/100
62 58257 Mayville ND 47/100 45/100
63 58329 Dunseith ND 47/100 61/100
64 58436 Ellendale ND 47/100 66/100
65 58480 Sanborn ND 47/100 66/100
66 58650 Regent ND 47/100 56/100
67 58756 Makoti ND 47/100 55/100
68 58001 Abercrombie ND 46/100 65/100
69 58015 Christine ND 46/100 65/100
70 58077 Walcott ND 46/100 70/100
71 58216 Bathgate ND 46/100 53/100
72 58222 Crystal ND 46/100 45/100
73 58258 Mekinock ND 46/100 53/100
74 58262 Mountain ND 46/100 69/100
75 58370 Saint Michael ND 46/100 40/100
76 58455 Kensal ND 46/100 54/100
77 58542 Hague ND 46/100 70/100
78 58057 Mcleod ND 45/100 53/100
79 58330 Edmore ND 45/100 70/100
80 58486 Sykeston ND 45/100 62/100
81 58646 Mott ND 45/100 52/100
82 58722 Burlington ND 45/100 60/100
83 58210 Adams ND 44/100 53/100
84 58235 Gilby ND 44/100 68/100
85 58237 Grafton ND 44/100 43/100
86 58259 Michigan ND 44/100 70/100
87 58361 Pekin ND 44/100 53/100
88 58381 Warwick ND 44/100 45/100
89 58385 Wolford ND 44/100 53/100
90 58529 Carson ND 44/100 69/100
91 58533 Elgin ND 44/100 62/100
92 58581 Zeeland ND 44/100 65/100
93 58718 Berthold ND 44/100 67/100
94 58783 Souris ND 44/100 69/100
95 58788 Towner ND 44/100 69/100
96 58051 Kindred ND 43/100 60/100
97 58202 Grand Forks ND 43/100 62/100
98 58240 Hatton ND 43/100 64/100
99 58250 Lankin ND 43/100 53/100
100 58265 Neche ND 43/100 65/100

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.

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Disclaimer: Rankings are based on EPA, FEMA, and federal agency data. They reflect historical patterns and risk indicators, not necessarily current conditions. For the most current information, contact your local water utility or request a Consumer Confidence Report.

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