Washington County, OH Distress Report: Foreclosure, Tax Liens & ZIPs (2026)
Where is distress concentrating in Washington County, Ohio? 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 45711 at 21/100.
- 21 ZIP codes tracked in Washington County, averaging 16/100 distress.
- Washington County reads peak — home values up 3.9% year over year.
- Vacancy runs 18% across Washington County's tracked ZIPs, with a 12.8% poverty rate.
- The typical Washington County home is worth about $176,684 against a ~$60,863 median income.
- Lending headwind in Washington County sits at 29/100 — a forward read on distressed supply.
All numbers: DLRadar's monthly public-record distress index. Reuse is welcome with attribution to DLRadar (dlradar.com).
| Rank | ZIP | Composite distress |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45711 | 21/100 |
| 2 | 45723 | 21/100 |
| 3 | 45746 | 19/100 |
| 4 | 45742 | 18/100 |
| 5 | 45744 | 18/100 |
| 6 | 45786 | 17/100 |
| 7 | 45714 | 16/100 |
| 8 | 45721 | 16/100 |
| 9 | 45724 | 16/100 |
| 10 | 45729 | 16/100 |
| 11 | 45750 | 16/100 |
| 12 | 45768 | 16/100 |
Most distressed ZIP codes in Washington County (composite distress 0-100, 2026)
What is driving Washington County distress
Washington County's placement in the national index rests on public filings — a 16/100 average across its ZIPs. DLRadar reads FHFA price trajectory, CFPB mortgage delinquency, recorder-level foreclosure and tax-lien activity, FEMA/NFIP loss history and Census ACS demographics.
Washington County market phase and pricing
Washington County reads peak — home prices rose 3.9% over the last year. When prices ease, days-on-market stretch out, surfacing more motivated sellers.
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What people ask
What is the hardest-hit ZIP in Washington County?
ZIP 45711 leads Washington County at 21/100, recomputed monthly from public records.
How would you describe the Washington County market phase?
Washington County is classified peak with a 3.9% year-over-year increase, following the FHFA House Price Index.
Where does the Washington County data come from?
Public records only: FHFA for prices, CFPB for mortgage performance, the county recorder for filings, FEMA/NFIP for flood, Census ACS for demographics. The 21 Washington County ZIP codes are scored exactly as every other county is, which is what makes cross-market comparison valid.
How much do distress scores vary between Washington County ZIP codes?
A county average hides the spread. Across the Washington County ZIPs DLRadar ranks, scores run from 21/100 in 45711 down to 16/100 in 45768, against a Washington County average of 16/100. 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 $176,684 of value against a median household income near $60,863. Vacancy across Washington County's tracked ZIPs runs 18% and the poverty rate is 12.8%. 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 29/100 lending headwind.
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