Worst ZIP Codes for Homebuyers in Oregon — 2026

Out of 482 ZIP codes with data in Oregon, these are the highest-ranked areas for purchase risk. See also: National Worst ZIP Codes for Homebuyers — Hidden Risk Factors | All Oregon Rankings

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	482
Highest value	60/100
Median value	30/100
State	Oregon

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Purchase Risk	Safety Score
1	97016	Clatskanie	OR	60/100	64/100
2	97064	Vernonia	OR	60/100	64/100
3	97453	Mapleton	OR	59/100	83/100
4	97057	Shaniko	OR	56/100	77/100
5	97138	Seaside	OR	54/100	60/100
6	97102	Arch Cape	OR	53/100	77/100
7	97431	Dexter	OR	53/100	73/100
8	97141	Tillamook	OR	52/100	79/100
9	97435	Drain	OR	52/100	71/100
10	97864	Monument	OR	52/100	77/100
11	97374	Scio	OR	51/100	83/100
12	97870	Richland	OR	51/100	76/100
13	97458	Myrtle Point	OR	50/100	76/100
14	97532	Merlin	OR	50/100	57/100
15	97901	Adrian	OR	50/100	50/100
16	97001	Antelope	OR	49/100	74/100
17	97042	Mulino	OR	49/100	89/100
18	97048	Rainier	OR	49/100	68/100
19	97390	Tidewater	OR	49/100	68/100
20	97470	Roseburg	OR	49/100	81/100
21	97835	Helix	OR	49/100	82/100
22	97444	Gold Beach	OR	48/100	81/100
23	97630	Lakeview	OR	48/100	70/100
24	97022	Eagle Creek	OR	47/100	65/100
25	97037	Maupin	OR	47/100	77/100
26	97371	Rickreall	OR	47/100	86/100
27	97378	Sheridan	OR	47/100	72/100
28	97467	Reedsport	OR	47/100	88/100
29	97481	Tenmile	OR	47/100	94/100
30	97622	Bly	OR	47/100	77/100
31	97420	Coos Bay	OR	46/100	81/100
32	97434	Dorena	OR	46/100	90/100
33	97459	North Bend	OR	46/100	86/100
34	97049	Rhododendron	OR	45/100	89/100
35	97122	Hebo	OR	45/100	91/100
36	97350	Idanha	OR	45/100	94/100
37	97450	Langlois	OR	45/100	90/100
38	97465	Port Orford	OR	45/100	91/100
39	97907	Huntington	OR	45/100	73/100
40	97014	Cascade Locks	OR	44/100	81/100
41	97056	Scappoose	OR	44/100	77/100
42	97063	Tygh Valley	OR	44/100	82/100
43	97110	Cannon Beach	OR	44/100	74/100
44	97112	Cloverdale	OR	44/100	85/100
45	97131	Nehalem	OR	44/100	77/100
46	97429	Days Creek	OR	44/100	91/100
47	97489	Walterville	OR	44/100	94/100
48	97626	Fort Klamath	OR	44/100	53/100
49	97875	Stanfield	OR	44/100	70/100
50	97058	The Dalles	OR	43/100	82/100
51	97119	Gaston	OR	43/100	82/100
52	97499	Yoncalla	OR	43/100	94/100
53	97537	Rogue River	OR	43/100	89/100
54	97601	Klamath Falls	OR	43/100	79/100
55	97602	Klamath Falls	OR	43/100	78/100
56	97720	Burns	OR	43/100	72/100
57	97820	Canyon City	OR	43/100	78/100
58	97884	Unity	OR	43/100	78/100
59	97067	Welches	OR	42/100	78/100
60	97394	Waldport	OR	42/100	83/100
61	97441	Gardiner	OR	42/100	73/100
62	97523	Cave Junction	OR	42/100	80/100
63	97624	Chiloquin	OR	42/100	82/100
64	97826	Echo	OR	42/100	80/100
65	97834	Halfway	OR	42/100	77/100
66	97906	Harper	OR	42/100	63/100
67	97024	Fairview	OR	41/100	61/100
68	97027	Gladstone	OR	41/100	78/100
69	97352	Jefferson	OR	41/100	89/100
70	97369	Otter Rock	OR	41/100	95/100
71	97423	Coquille	OR	41/100	90/100
72	97446	Harrisburg	OR	41/100	78/100
73	97469	Riddle	OR	41/100	65/100
74	97471	Roseburg	OR	41/100	81/100
75	97603	Klamath Falls	OR	41/100	78/100
76	97632	Malin	OR	41/100	78/100
77	97721	Princeton	OR	41/100	63/100
78	97801	Pendleton	OR	41/100	74/100
79	97839	Lexington	OR	41/100	74/100
80	97843	Ione	OR	41/100	82/100
81	97868	Pilot Rock	OR	41/100	74/100
82	97002	Aurora	OR	40/100	82/100
83	97019	Corbett	OR	40/100	70/100
84	97045	Oregon City	OR	40/100	80/100
85	97050	Rufus	OR	40/100	67/100
86	97113	Cornelius	OR	40/100	76/100
87	97149	Neskowin	OR	40/100	83/100
88	97347	Grand Ronde	OR	40/100	93/100
89	97358	Lyons	OR	40/100	94/100
90	97415	Brookings	OR	40/100	83/100
91	97462	Oakland	OR	40/100	94/100
92	97492	Westfir	OR	40/100	92/100
93	97627	Keno	OR	40/100	69/100
94	97910	Jordan Valley	OR	40/100	80/100
95	97021	Dufur	OR	39/100	81/100
96	97029	Grass Valley	OR	39/100	83/100
97	97038	Molalla	OR	39/100	78/100
98	97118	Garibaldi	OR	39/100	85/100
99	97144	Timber	OR	39/100	69/100
100	97204	Portland	OR	39/100	82/100

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.