Áreas de justicia ambiental en Illinois — 2026

Out of 1,475 ZIP codes with data in Illinois, these are the highest-ranked areas for ej index. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Environmental Justice Concern | All Illinois Rankings

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	1,475
Highest value	84/100
Median value	30/100
State	Illinois

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	EJ Index	Safety Score
1	60617	Chicago	IL	84/100	66/100
2	62439	Lawrenceville	IL	84/100	49/100
3	61101	Rockford	IL	83/100	38/100
4	60064	North Chicago	IL	82/100	73/100
5	61602	Peoria	IL	80/100	32/100
6	61605	Peoria	IL	80/100	37/100
7	62568	Taylorville	IL	80/100	79/100
8	62901	Carbondale	IL	80/100	69/100
9	62949	Hurst	IL	80/100	77/100
10	60409	Calumet City	IL	76/100	39/100
11	60621	Chicago	IL	76/100	71/100
12	60624	Chicago	IL	76/100	66/100
13	60633	Chicago	IL	76/100	66/100
14	62887	Springerton	IL	76/100	67/100
15	60472	Robbins	IL	75/100	64/100
16	61455	Macomb	IL	75/100	63/100
17	61603	Peoria	IL	75/100	32/100
18	61606	Peoria	IL	75/100	37/100
19	62903	Carbondale	IL	75/100	72/100
20	60426	Harvey	IL	73/100	64/100
21	61301	La Salle	IL	72/100	65/100
22	61356	Princeton	IL	72/100	36/100
23	60619	Chicago	IL	71/100	61/100
24	60623	Chicago	IL	71/100	71/100
25	60636	Chicago	IL	71/100	66/100
26	60637	Chicago	IL	71/100	61/100
27	60644	Chicago	IL	71/100	66/100
28	60649	Chicago	IL	71/100	71/100
29	60653	Chicago	IL	71/100	71/100
30	61344	Mineral	IL	71/100	66/100
31	60041	Ingleside	IL	70/100	66/100
32	60120	Elgin	IL	70/100	31/100
33	60403	Crest Hill	IL	70/100	72/100
34	60416	Coal City	IL	70/100	47/100
35	60428	Markham	IL	70/100	60/100
36	60434	Joliet	IL	70/100	59/100
37	61072	Rockton	IL	70/100	64/100
38	61350	Ottawa	IL	70/100	66/100
39	61416	Bardolph	IL	70/100	45/100
40	62201	East Saint Louis	IL	70/100	50/100
41	61832	Danville	IL	69/100	63/100
42	60002	Antioch	IL	68/100	54/100
43	60901	Kankakee	IL	68/100	67/100
44	61032	Freeport	IL	68/100	56/100
45	61036	Galena	IL	68/100	60/100
46	61104	Rockford	IL	68/100	28/100
47	61109	Rockford	IL	68/100	33/100
48	61449	La Fayette	IL	68/100	61/100
49	61484	Vermont	IL	68/100	13/100
50	61604	Peoria	IL	68/100	22/100
51	61701	Bloomington	IL	68/100	57/100
52	62019	Donnellson	IL	68/100	61/100
53	62417	Bridgeport	IL	68/100	60/100
54	62510	Assumption	IL	68/100	65/100
55	62674	Palmyra	IL	68/100	50/100
56	62812	Benton	IL	68/100	54/100
57	62837	Fairfield	IL	68/100	72/100
58	62886	Sims	IL	68/100	67/100
59	62906	Anna	IL	68/100	72/100
60	61323	Dover	IL	67/100	61/100
61	60406	Blue Island	IL	66/100	73/100
62	60419	Dolton	IL	66/100	42/100
63	60912	Beaverville	IL	66/100	36/100
64	62049	Hillsboro	IL	66/100	78/100
65	62301	Quincy	IL	66/100	56/100
66	62946	Harrisburg	IL	66/100	73/100
67	62959	Marion	IL	66/100	63/100
68	62048	Hartford	IL	65/100	77/100
69	60096	Winthrop Harbor	IL	64/100	58/100
70	60609	Chicago	IL	64/100	66/100
71	60620	Chicago	IL	64/100	66/100
72	60628	Chicago	IL	64/100	61/100
73	60651	Chicago	IL	64/100	66/100
74	60974	Woodland	IL	64/100	56/100
75	61532	Forest City	IL	64/100	66/100
76	61920	Charleston	IL	64/100	61/100
77	62092	White Hall	IL	64/100	61/100
78	62841	Freeman Spur	IL	64/100	79/100
79	61102	Rockford	IL	63/100	33/100
80	60085	Waukegan	IL	62/100	62/100
81	60099	Zion	IL	62/100	51/100
82	61074	Savanna	IL	62/100	63/100
83	61401	Galesburg	IL	62/100	52/100
84	62964	Mounds	IL	62/100	85/100
85	60966	Sheldon	IL	61/100	46/100
86	60432	Joliet	IL	60/100	44/100
87	60433	Joliet	IL	60/100	44/100
88	60436	Joliet	IL	60/100	49/100
89	60961	Reddick	IL	60/100	55/100
90	61089	Winslow	IL	60/100	41/100
91	61282	Silvis	IL	60/100	47/100
92	61318	Compton	IL	60/100	56/100
93	61354	Peru	IL	60/100	57/100
94	61439	Henderson	IL	60/100	66/100
95	61465	New Windsor	IL	60/100	57/100
96	61482	Table Grove	IL	60/100	60/100
97	61554	Pekin	IL	60/100	56/100
98	61614	Peoria	IL	60/100	22/100
99	61761	Normal	IL	60/100	51/100
100	62234	Collinsville	IL	60/100	61/100

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.