Distressed ZIP Codes
The highest-stress U.S. ZIP codes - every housing-distress signal combined into one score - so you can find the markets with the most distressed-property opportunity.
Most distressed ZIP codes right now
Composite stress score (0-100). Open any ZIP for its full stress report.
| ZIP | State | Composite stress |
|---|---|---|
| 33954 | Florida | 76 |
| 33948 | Florida | 76 |
| 33981 | Florida | 76 |
| 33947 | Florida | 76 |
| 33953 | Florida | 76 |
| 33950 | Florida | 76 |
| 33983 | Florida | 76 |
| 33982 | Florida | 76 |
| 33946 | Florida | 76 |
| 33952 | Florida | 76 |
| 33980 | Florida | 76 |
| 34224 | Florida | 75 |
| 33955 | Florida | 75 |
| 33931 | Florida | 60 |
| 33924 | Florida | 60 |
| 33922 | Florida | 60 |
| 33928 | Florida | 60 |
| 33919 | Florida | 60 |
| 33913 | Florida | 60 |
| 33912 | Florida | 60 |
| 33916 | Florida | 60 |
| 33917 | Florida | 60 |
| 33914 | Florida | 60 |
| 33920 | Florida | 60 |
| 33907 | Florida | 60 |
From distressed ZIP to distressed property
Each ZIP stress report breaks down every stress dimension and teases the inventory inside it. A DLRadar plan unlocks the actual distressed properties - with scores, signals, and acquisition tools.
How distressed ZIP codes work
What makes a ZIP code distressed?
DLRadar combines every housing-stress signal in a ZIP - foreclosure and pre-foreclosure activity, mortgage delinquency, tax delinquency, code and lien filings, climate and insurance pressure, and institutional risk - into a single composite stress score from 0 to 100. Higher means more distress, and more distressed-property opportunity.
How do I find the best ZIP codes for distressed properties?
Start with the highest composite-stress ZIPs below, then open each ZIP's stress report to see which specific signals are driving it. The right ZIP depends on your strategy - foreclosure buyers, tax-lien investors, and rehabbers each weight the signals differently.
Is this nationwide?
Yes - DLRadar scores tens of thousands of U.S. ZIP codes every month. The composite score is modeled from public-record and economic signals, normalized so ZIPs are comparable across states.
What do I get when I open a ZIP?
Each ZIP stress report shows the full breakdown of stress dimensions plus a teaser of the distressed-property inventory inside it. The exact properties - owner, address, parcel - unlock with a DLRadar plan.