Zombie Foreclosure Rates by State

What Is the Current Percentage of Zombie Foreclosures in the U.S.?

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the share of zombie foreclosures across the United States edged down slightly quarter over quarter and year over year.

Residential Properties Nationwide in the Process of Foreclosure: 228,943

Percentage of Zombie Foreclosures: 3.25 percent of residential properties in the foreclosure process were considered “zombie” properties — homes that sit vacant while in pre-foreclosure status.

Quarterly change: down slightly from 3.38 percent in Q3 2025
Year-over-year change: down slightly from 3.30 percent in Q4 2024

The states with the highest zombie foreclosure rates in the fourth quarter were: Wyoming, South Dakota, Kansas, the District of Columbia, and Iowa.

What’s Driving Q4 2025 Zombie Foreclosure Trends?

Zombie foreclosure rates continue to remain near historic lows, reflecting strong housing demand and tighter lending standards. Despite persistent affordability challenges, most homeowners maintain substantial equity, potentially reducing the likelihood of abandonment during foreclosure proceedings.  Gradual increases in foreclosure activity have not translated into widespread vacancy.  Overall, the stability in zombie foreclosure rates suggests a housing market that remains resilient even amid economic headwinds.

Zombie Foreclosure Rates by State – Q4 2025

Below is the complete state-by-state ranking for the fourth quarter of 2025, listing each state’s share of zombie foreclosure properties and the top three counties leading in percentage of total vacant properties.

1. Wyoming – 15.49% of residential properties in the process of foreclosure during the fourth quarter were vacant or zombie foreclosures  (11 zombie foreclosures)

2. South Dakota – 13.04% zombie foreclosures (3 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Minnehaha

3. Kansas – 12.35% zombie foreclosures (81 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Wyandotte, Sedgwick, Shawnee

4. Iowa – 8.62% zombie foreclosures (107 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Black Hawk, Scott, Linn

5. New Mexico – 7.84% zombie foreclosures (45 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Santa Fe, Bernalillo, Dona Ana

6. Oregon – 7.07% zombie foreclosures (51 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Multnomah, Jackson, Lane

7. Alaska – 6.74% zombie foreclosures (13 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Anchorage

8. Indiana – 6.40% zombie foreclosures (219 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Lake, Marion, St Joseph

9. Ohio – 6.33% zombie foreclosures (606 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Mahoning, Lucas, Cuyahoga

10. Missouri – 6.28% zombie foreclosures (49 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Saint Louis City, Saint Louis, Jackson

11. North Dakota – 6.17% zombie foreclosures (10 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: No data available

12. Oklahoma – 5.59% zombie foreclosures (57 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Oklahoma, Tulsa, Cleveland

13. West Virginia – 5.36% zombie foreclosures (6 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Kanawha

14. Montana – 4.90% zombie foreclosures (5 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Yellowstone

15. Maine – 4.70% zombie foreclosures (32 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Penobscot, York, Cumberland

16. Vermont – 4.55% zombie foreclosures (1 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Chittenden

17. Illinois – 4.31% zombie foreclosures (641 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Saint Clair, Peoria, Madison

18. Nebraska – 4.17% zombie foreclosures (10 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Douglas, Lancaster, Sarpy

19. Pennsylvania – 4.01% zombie foreclosures (240 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Schuylkill, Beaver, Allegheny

20. Washington – 3.79% zombie foreclosures (61 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Spokane, Pierce, Kitsap

21. Hawaii – 3.74% zombie foreclosures (62 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Hawaii, Honolulu, Maui

22. Alabama – 3.72% zombie foreclosures (31 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Montgomery, Jefferson, Mobile

23. Nevada – 3.62% zombie foreclosures (59 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Clark, Washoe

24. Maryland – 3.58% zombie foreclosures (79 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Baltimore City, Baltimore, Prince George’s County

25. Arizona – 3.53% zombie foreclosures (68 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Pima, Mohave, Maricopa

26. Florida – 3.43% zombie foreclosures (2132 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Pinellas, Sarasota, Palm Beach

27. Rhode Island – 3.36% zombie foreclosures (5 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Washington, Kent, Providence

28. New York – 3.29% zombie foreclosures (1442 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Broome, Niagara, Oneida

29. Michigan – 3.27% zombie foreclosures (63 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Wayne, Genesee, Saginaw

30. Mississippi – 3.27% zombie foreclosures (8 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Hinds, Harrison, De Soto

31. Colorado – 3.07% zombie foreclosures (57 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Pueblo, Denver, Arapahoe

32. Delaware – 2.96% zombie foreclosures (14 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: New Castle, Kent, Sussex

33. Georgia – 2.91% zombie foreclosures (74 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Bibb, Richmond, Muscogee

34. Texas – 2.86% zombie foreclosures (205 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Jefferson, Galveston, Lubbock

35. Tennessee – 2.64% zombie foreclosures (22 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Shelby, Hamilton, Sullivan

36. North Carolina – 2.60% zombie foreclosures (82 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Gaston, Cumberland, Forsyth

37. Kentucky – 2.52% zombie foreclosures (21 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Jefferson, Kenton, Fayette

38. Wisconsin – 2.42% zombie foreclosures (33 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Milwaukee, Winnebago, Rock

39. Minnesota – 2.17% zombie foreclosures (24 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Saint Louis, Hennepin, Olmsted

40. Louisiana – 2.14% zombie foreclosures (35 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Caddo, Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge

41. New Hampshire – 2.07% zombie foreclosures (4 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Rockingham, Hillsborough

42. Utah – 1.97% zombie foreclosures (27 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Washington, Salt Lake, Weber

43. California – 1.93% zombie foreclosures (272 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Riverside, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo

44. South Carolina – 1.90% zombie foreclosures (97 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Beaufort, Horry, Anderson

45. Arkansas – 1.69% zombie foreclosures (4 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Pulaski, Washington, Benton

46. Connecticut – 1.67% zombie foreclosures (13 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: New London, New Haven, Middlesex

47. Virginia – 1.58% zombie foreclosures (27 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Richmond City, Norfolk City, Virginia Beach City

48. Massachusetts – 1.20% zombie foreclosures (33 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Barnstable, Berkshire, Suffolk

49. Idaho – 1.15% zombie foreclosures (5 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Ada, Kootenai, Canyon

50. New Jersey – 0.80% zombie foreclosures (180 zombie foreclosures)
Counties: Cape May, Middlesex, Atlantic

Conclusion

Zombie foreclosures remain rare across the U.S., accounting for just over 3 percent of all properties in foreclosure. States with the highest shares are Wyoming, South Dakota, and Kansas.

For full details, explore ATTOM’s Q4 2025 Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report to examine state, MSA, and zip code level data.

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