Washington County, KS Distress Report: Foreclosure, Tax Liens & ZIPs (2026)
Where is distress concentrating in Washington County, Kansas? DLRadar grades every Washington County ZIP 0-100 from foreclosure, tax-lien, mortgage and insurance records, peaking at 21/100. Here is the 2026 Washington County breakdown.
- Washington County's most distressed ZIP is 66943 at 21/100.
- 15 ZIP codes tracked in Washington County, averaging 17/100 distress.
- Washington County reads peak — home values up 2.9% year over year.
- Vacancy runs 14.7% across Washington County's tracked ZIPs, with a 8.9% poverty rate.
- The typical Washington County home is worth about $118,131 against a ~$65,265 median income.
- Lending headwind in Washington County sits at 45/100 — a forward read on distressed supply.
Based on DLRadar's public-record distress index, updated every month. Free to cite with attribution to DLRadar (dlradar.com).
| Rank | ZIP | Composite distress |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66943 | 21/100 |
| 2 | 66944 | 21/100 |
| 3 | 66945 | 21/100 |
| 4 | 66946 | 21/100 |
| 5 | 66953 | 21/100 |
| 6 | 66955 | 21/100 |
| 7 | 66958 | 21/100 |
| 8 | 66968 | 21/100 |
| 9 | 66933 | 19/100 |
| 10 | 66412 | 18/100 |
| 11 | 66962 | 17/100 |
| 12 | 66548 | 16/100 |
Most distressed ZIP codes in Washington County (composite distress 0-100, 2026)
What is driving Washington County distress
DLRadar builds Washington County's distress picture only from records anyone can pull; its ZIPs average 17/100: FHFA price data, CFPB delinquency, county foreclosure and tax-lien filings, FEMA/NFIP claims and Census ACS.
Washington County market phase and pricing
The cycle in Washington County is peak, with values up 2.9% year over year. Softening prices lengthen time-on-market, which is where negotiable sellers appear.
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Frequently asked
Which ZIP code leads Washington County on distress?
ZIP 66943 leads Washington County at 21/100, recomputed monthly from public records.
Which phase does Washington County sit in right now?
FHFA price-index movement places Washington County in peak; prices are up 2.9% over twelve months.
What are the sources behind these Washington County numbers?
Nothing here is proprietary or estimated — FHFA price data, CFPB performance data, county recorder records, FEMA/NFIP and Census ACS. All 15 Washington County ZIPs are scored by the same deterministic method applied to every U.S. county.
How much do distress scores vary between Washington County ZIP codes?
The county figure is a blend, not a description. Across the Washington County ZIPs DLRadar ranks, scores run from 21/100 in 66943 down to 16/100 in 66548, against a Washington County average of 17/100. A spread of 5 points means Washington County has to be worked ZIP by ZIP.
What do Washington County home values and vacancy say about distressed supply?
The typical Washington County home carries about $118,131 of value against a median household income near $65,265. Vacancy across Washington County's tracked ZIPs runs 14.7% and the poverty rate is 8.9%. Affordability pressure plus standing vacancy is what moves an owner from behind to selling, which is why it is paired with Washington County's filings and its 45/100 lending headwind.
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