Worst ZIP Codes for Homebuyers in Ohio — 2026

Out of 1,435 ZIP codes with data in Ohio, these are the highest-ranked areas for purchase risk. See also: National Worst ZIP Codes for Homebuyers — Hidden Risk Factors | All Ohio Rankings

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	1,435
Highest value	85/100
Median value	36/100
State	Ohio

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Purchase Risk	Safety Score
1	44902	Mansfield	OH	73/100	61/100
2	43943	Rayland	OH	67/100	54/100
3	45621	Coalton	OH	64/100	66/100
4	43527	Holgate	OH	63/100	63/100
5	43913	Brilliant	OH	63/100	64/100
6	43912	Bridgeport	OH	62/100	54/100
7	43723	Byesville	OH	61/100	54/100
8	43901	Adena	OH	61/100	50/100
9	45144	Manchester	OH	61/100	56/100
10	43524	Hamler	OH	60/100	58/100
11	43940	Neffs	OH	60/100	40/100
12	44131	Independence	OH	60/100	56/100
13	43717	Belle Valley	OH	59/100	71/100
14	43925	East Springfield	OH	59/100	53/100
15	43144	Murray City	OH	58/100	74/100
16	43971	Yorkville	OH	58/100	64/100
17	43985	Holloway	OH	58/100	61/100
18	45711	Amesville	OH	58/100	68/100
19	45769	Pomeroy	OH	58/100	69/100
20	43332	La Rue	OH	57/100	40/100
21	43988	Scio	OH	57/100	66/100
22	44274	Sharon Center	OH	57/100	63/100
23	44628	Glenmont	OH	57/100	66/100
24	44833	Galion	OH	57/100	56/100
25	45334	Jackson Center	OH	57/100	64/100
26	45403	Dayton	OH	57/100	44/100
27	45410	Dayton	OH	57/100	32/100
28	45347	New Paris	OH	56/100	57/100
29	45369	South Vienna	OH	56/100	48/100
30	45750	Marietta	OH	56/100	59/100
31	45775	Rutland	OH	56/100	72/100
32	43725	Cambridge	OH	55/100	59/100
33	43764	New Lexington	OH	55/100	45/100
34	43902	Alledonia	OH	55/100	53/100
35	43986	Jewett	OH	55/100	56/100
36	44807	Attica	OH	55/100	62/100
37	45404	Dayton	OH	55/100	44/100
38	45405	Dayton	OH	55/100	44/100
39	45430	Dayton	OH	55/100	44/100
40	43934	Lansing	OH	54/100	45/100
41	43942	Powhatan Point	OH	54/100	58/100
42	43976	Hopedale	OH	54/100	54/100
43	44308	Akron	OH	54/100	62/100
44	44637	Killbuck	OH	54/100	51/100
45	44702	Canton	OH	54/100	53/100
46	44815	Bettsville	OH	54/100	69/100
47	45402	Dayton	OH	54/100	44/100
48	45414	Dayton	OH	54/100	39/100
49	45416	Dayton	OH	54/100	32/100
50	45417	Dayton	OH	54/100	44/100
51	45469	Dayton	OH	54/100	32/100
52	45723	Coolville	OH	54/100	69/100
53	45764	Nelsonville	OH	54/100	53/100
54	45891	Van Wert	OH	54/100	46/100
55	43222	Columbus	OH	53/100	68/100
56	43316	Carey	OH	53/100	58/100
57	43344	Richwood	OH	53/100	64/100
58	43512	Defiance	OH	53/100	52/100
59	43724	Caldwell	OH	53/100	57/100
60	44491	West Farmington	OH	53/100	78/100
61	44503	Youngstown	OH	53/100	80/100
62	44641	Louisville	OH	53/100	59/100
63	44644	Malvern	OH	53/100	57/100
64	44689	Wilmot	OH	53/100	64/100
65	44820	Bucyrus	OH	53/100	51/100
66	45003	College Corner	OH	53/100	69/100
67	45062	Seven Mile	OH	53/100	70/100
68	45203	Cincinnati	OH	53/100	65/100
69	45226	Cincinnati	OH	53/100	55/100
70	45406	Dayton	OH	53/100	44/100
71	45409	Dayton	OH	53/100	44/100
72	45419	Dayton	OH	53/100	39/100
73	45740	Jacksonville	OH	53/100	79/100
74	43128	Jeffersonville	OH	52/100	69/100
75	43153	South Solon	OH	52/100	49/100
76	43210	Columbus	OH	52/100	64/100
77	43805	Blissfield	OH	52/100	53/100
78	43907	Cadiz	OH	52/100	49/100
79	43968	Wellsville	OH	52/100	59/100
80	44314	Akron	OH	52/100	52/100
81	44690	Winesburg	OH	52/100	65/100
82	44720	North Canton	OH	52/100	46/100
83	44804	Arcadia	OH	52/100	54/100
84	44830	Fostoria	OH	52/100	61/100
85	44842	Loudonville	OH	52/100	56/100
86	44903	Mansfield	OH	52/100	61/100
87	44905	Mansfield	OH	52/100	61/100
88	45415	Dayton	OH	52/100	39/100
89	45420	Dayton	OH	52/100	39/100
90	45426	Dayton	OH	52/100	39/100
91	45690	Waverly	OH	52/100	47/100
92	45805	Lima	OH	52/100	63/100
93	45866	Montezuma	OH	52/100	53/100
94	45875	Ottawa	OH	52/100	67/100
95	43138	Logan	OH	51/100	71/100
96	43205	Columbus	OH	51/100	68/100
97	43331	Lakeview	OH	51/100	61/100
98	43952	Steubenville	OH	51/100	60/100

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.