Áreas de justicia ambiental en Alaska — 2026

Out of 272 ZIP codes with data in Alaska, these are the highest-ranked areas for ej index. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Environmental Justice Concern | All Alaska Rankings

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	272
Highest value	88/100
Median value	50/100
State	Alaska

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	EJ Index	Safety Score
1	99546	Adak	AK	88/100	62/100
2	99501	Anchorage	AK	80/100	70/100
3	99553	Akutan	AK	80/100	98/100
4	99589	Goodnews Bay	AK	80/100	81/100
5	99643	Old Harbor	AK	80/100	43/100
6	99668	Sleetmute	AK	80/100	79/100
7	99706	Fairbanks	AK	80/100	77/100
8	99720	Allakaket	AK	80/100	94/100
9	99751	Kobuk	AK	80/100	74/100
10	99753	Koyuk	AK	80/100	93/100
11	99754	Koyukuk	AK	80/100	79/100
12	99733	Circle	AK	78/100	81/100
13	99554	Alakanuk	AK	75/100	82/100
14	99641	Nunapitchuk	AK	75/100	95/100
15	99662	Scammon Bay	AK	75/100	68/100
16	99722	Arctic Village	AK	75/100	81/100
17	99739	Elim	AK	75/100	88/100
18	99740	Fort Yukon	AK	75/100	81/100
19	99748	Kaltag	AK	75/100	92/100
20	99768	Ruby	AK	75/100	74/100
21	99778	Teller	AK	75/100	80/100
22	99783	Wales	AK	75/100	75/100
23	99788	Chalkyitsik	AK	75/100	64/100
24	99836	Port Alexander	AK	75/100	83/100
25	99551	Akiachak	AK	74/100	79/100
26	99919	Thorne Bay	AK	72/100	54/100
27	99634	Napakiak	AK	71/100	95/100
28	99701	Fairbanks	AK	70/100	68/100
29	99705	North Pole	AK	70/100	73/100
30	99550	Port Lions	AK	68/100	83/100
31	99578	Eek	AK	68/100	98/100
32	99581	Emmonak	AK	68/100	67/100
33	99585	Marshall	AK	68/100	83/100
34	99604	Hooper Bay	AK	68/100	84/100
35	99614	Kipnuk	AK	68/100	81/100
36	99620	Kotlik	AK	68/100	62/100
37	99621	Kwethluk	AK	68/100	70/100
38	99640	Nondalton	AK	68/100	87/100
39	99655	Quinhagak	AK	68/100	85/100
40	99658	Saint Marys	AK	68/100	75/100
41	99680	Tuntutuliak	AK	68/100	97/100
42	99681	Tununak	AK	68/100	97/100
43	99736	Deering	AK	68/100	66/100
44	99742	Gambell	AK	68/100	93/100
45	99770	Selawik	AK	68/100	70/100
46	99777	Tanana	AK	68/100	72/100
47	99820	Angoon	AK	68/100	69/100
48	99830	Kake	AK	68/100	39/100
49	99918	Coffman Cove	AK	68/100	66/100
50	99922	Hydaburg	AK	68/100	77/100
51	99702	Eielson Afb	AK	64/100	82/100
52	99624	Larsen Bay	AK	63/100	98/100
53	99786	Ambler	AK	63/100	95/100
54	99644	Ouzinkie	AK	62/100	97/100
55	99648	Perryville	AK	61/100	81/100
56	99611	Kenai	AK	60/100	79/100
57	99622	Kwigillingok	AK	60/100	81/100
58	99628	Manokotak	AK	60/100	89/100
59	99630	Mekoryuk	AK	60/100	98/100
60	99661	Sand Point	AK	60/100	92/100
61	99675	Takotna	AK	60/100	81/100
62	99677	Tatitlek	AK	60/100	22/100
63	99727	Buckland	AK	60/100	66/100
64	99763	Noorvik	AK	60/100	94/100
65	99771	Shaktoolik	AK	60/100	88/100
66	99772	Shishmaref	AK	60/100	88/100
67	99925	Klawock	AK	60/100	55/100
68	99650	Pilot Station	AK	57/100	75/100
69	99632	Mountain Village	AK	56/100	83/100
70	99785	Brevig Mission	AK	56/100	95/100
71	99561	Chefornak	AK	54/100	97/100
72	99781	Venetie	AK	54/100	97/100
73	99558	Anvik	AK	52/100	94/100
74	99758	Minto	AK	52/100	92/100
75	99502	Anchorage	AK	50/100	70/100
76	99503	Anchorage	AK	50/100	70/100
77	99504	Anchorage	AK	50/100	65/100
78	99507	Anchorage	AK	50/100	65/100
79	99508	Anchorage	AK	50/100	65/100
80	99509	Anchorage	AK	50/100	66/100
81	99510	Anchorage	AK	50/100	70/100
82	99511	Anchorage	AK	50/100	66/100
83	99513	Anchorage	AK	50/100	66/100
84	99514	Anchorage	AK	50/100	66/100
85	99515	Anchorage	AK	50/100	70/100
86	99516	Anchorage	AK	50/100	70/100
87	99517	Anchorage	AK	50/100	70/100
88	99518	Anchorage	AK	50/100	70/100
89	99519	Anchorage	AK	50/100	70/100
90	99520	Anchorage	AK	50/100	66/100
91	99521	Anchorage	AK	50/100	66/100
92	99522	Anchorage	AK	50/100	66/100
93	99523	Anchorage	AK	50/100	66/100
94	99524	Anchorage	AK	50/100	66/100
95	99529	Anchorage	AK	50/100	66/100
96	99530	Anchorage	AK	50/100	66/100
97	99545	Kongiganak	AK	50/100	94/100
98	99548	Chignik Lake	AK	50/100	81/100
99	99559	Bethel	AK	50/100	81/100
100	99566	Chitina	AK	50/100	50/100

Methodology

The Environmental Justice Index combines environmental risk factors (water violations, lead, flooding) with socioeconomic vulnerability indicators. Higher values indicate communities facing disproportionate environmental burden. This metric highlights areas where infrastructure investment and policy attention are most needed.

Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-06-04.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Environmental Justice Index?

The EJ Index identifies communities that face disproportionate environmental hazards relative to their socioeconomic resilience. Areas with high violation counts, aging infrastructure, AND vulnerable populations score highest. These areas need the most infrastructure investment.

Why does environmental justice matter for homebuyers?

High EJ Index areas often have deferred infrastructure maintenance, slower violation resolution, and less access to clean water alternatives. For homebuyers, this means potential hidden costs for water filtration, flood insurance, and home remediation.