Washington County, VT Distress Report: Foreclosure, Tax Liens & ZIPs (2026)
Where is distress concentrating in Washington County, Vermont? DLRadar grades every Washington County ZIP 0-100 from foreclosure, tax-lien, mortgage and insurance records, peaking at 26/100. Here is the 2026 Washington County breakdown.
- Washington County's most distressed ZIP is 05602 at 26/100.
- 28 ZIP codes tracked in Washington County, averaging 25/100 distress.
- Washington County reads neutral — home values up 4.4% year over year.
- Vacancy runs 23.7% across Washington County's tracked ZIPs, with a 8% poverty rate.
- The typical Washington County home is worth about $320,775 against a ~$78,881 median income.
- Lending headwind in Washington County sits at 67/100 — a forward read on distressed supply.
Data: DLRadar public-record property-distress index, refreshed monthly. Free to cite with attribution to DLRadar (dlradar.com) — a link back is appreciated.
| Rank | ZIP | Composite distress |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 05602 | 26/100 |
| 2 | 05640 | 26/100 |
| 3 | 05647 | 26/100 |
| 4 | 05648 | 26/100 |
| 5 | 05650 | 26/100 |
| 6 | 05651 | 26/100 |
| 7 | 05658 | 26/100 |
| 8 | 05660 | 26/100 |
| 9 | 05663 | 26/100 |
| 10 | 05664 | 26/100 |
| 11 | 05666 | 26/100 |
| 12 | 05667 | 26/100 |
Most distressed ZIP codes in Washington County (composite distress 0-100, 2026)
What is driving Washington County distress
Washington County sits inside DLRadar's nationwide distress index, built entirely from public records. Its ZIPs average 25/100 composite distress. Every figure traces to a public source — FHFA HPI, CFPB mortgage delinquency, county recorder foreclosure and tax-lien filings, FEMA/NFIP for insurance, and Census ACS for demographics.
Washington County market phase and pricing
Washington County reads neutral — home prices rose 4.4% over the last year. When prices ease, days-on-market stretch out, surfacing more motivated sellers.
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Frequently asked
Which ZIP code leads Washington County on distress?
ZIP 05602 leads Washington County at 26/100, recomputed monthly from public records.
Which phase does Washington County sit in right now?
The market phase for Washington County is neutral, prices rising 4.4% on the year — derived from the FHFA House Price Index path.
Can the Washington County figures be verified?
The inputs are all public: FHFA for the neutral path, CFPB mortgage performance, recorder filings from the county, FEMA and NFIP, and Census ACS. Because all 28 ZIP codes in Washington County run through the identical model used nationwide, the figures compare directly against any other market.
How much do distress scores vary between Washington County ZIP codes?
Averaging the county conceals how uneven it is. Across the Washington County ZIPs DLRadar ranks, scores run from 26/100 in 05602 down to 26/100 in 05667, against a Washington County average of 25/100. A spread of 0 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 $320,775 of value against a median household income near $78,881. Vacancy across Washington County's tracked ZIPs runs 23.7% and the poverty rate is 8%. Thin affordability and empty housing are what convert a late payment into a sale, so they are read next to Washington County's foreclosure and lien filings and its 67/100 lending headwind.
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