Áreas de justicia ambiental en Michigan — 2026

Out of 1,100 ZIP codes with data in Michigan, these are the highest-ranked areas for ej index. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Environmental Justice Concern | All Michigan Rankings

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	1,100
Highest value	95/100
Median value	26/100
State	Michigan

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	EJ Index	Safety Score
1	48750	Oscoda	MI	95/100	87/100
2	49022	Benton Harbor	MI	95/100	84/100
3	48201	Detroit	MI	80/100	77/100
4	48204	Detroit	MI	80/100	77/100
5	48208	Detroit	MI	80/100	76/100
6	48211	Detroit	MI	80/100	77/100
7	48213	Detroit	MI	80/100	77/100
8	48214	Detroit	MI	80/100	77/100
9	48215	Detroit	MI	80/100	62/100
10	48228	Detroit	MI	80/100	72/100
11	48238	Detroit	MI	80/100	77/100
12	49014	Battle Creek	MI	80/100	40/100
13	49017	Battle Creek	MI	80/100	58/100
14	48823	East Lansing	MI	78/100	73/100
15	48202	Detroit	MI	75/100	77/100
16	48205	Detroit	MI	75/100	72/100
17	48206	Detroit	MI	75/100	77/100
18	48207	Detroit	MI	75/100	77/100
19	48209	Detroit	MI	75/100	72/100
20	48210	Detroit	MI	75/100	77/100
21	48216	Detroit	MI	75/100	76/100
22	48219	Detroit	MI	75/100	72/100
23	48223	Detroit	MI	75/100	72/100
24	48224	Detroit	MI	75/100	72/100
25	48227	Detroit	MI	75/100	72/100
26	48234	Detroit	MI	75/100	72/100
27	48235	Detroit	MI	75/100	72/100
28	49037	Battle Creek	MI	75/100	45/100
29	48654	Rose City	MI	72/100	98/100
30	48125	Dearborn Heights	MI	68/100	76/100
31	48217	Detroit	MI	68/100	77/100
32	48221	Detroit	MI	68/100	72/100
33	48463	Otisville	MI	68/100	71/100
34	48658	Standish	MI	68/100	81/100
35	49224	Albion	MI	68/100	69/100
36	49276	Riga	MI	68/100	55/100
37	48043	Mount Clemens	MI	66/100	85/100
38	49304	Baldwin	MI	65/100	90/100
39	49440	Muskegon	MI	65/100	98/100
40	48218	River Rouge	MI	64/100	74/100
41	49120	Niles	MI	64/100	89/100
42	48009	Birmingham	MI	60/100	73/100
43	48226	Detroit	MI	60/100	76/100
44	48809	Belding	MI	60/100	71/100
45	49015	Battle Creek	MI	60/100	40/100
46	49245	Homer	MI	60/100	48/100
47	49847	Hermansville	MI	60/100	28/100
48	49945	Lake Linden	MI	60/100	82/100
49	48340	Pontiac	MI	58/100	83/100
50	49001	Kalamazoo	MI	58/100	54/100
51	49006	Kalamazoo	MI	58/100	64/100
52	49442	Muskegon	MI	58/100	94/100
53	49444	Muskegon	MI	58/100	89/100
54	49934	Hubbell	MI	58/100	53/100
55	49645	Kaleva	MI	57/100	90/100
56	49701	Mackinaw City	MI	57/100	76/100
57	48048	New Haven	MI	56/100	86/100
58	48505	Flint	MI	56/100	82/100
59	48706	Bay City	MI	56/100	67/100
60	48212	Hamtramck	MI	55/100	80/100
61	48843	Howell	MI	54/100	82/100
62	49509	Wyoming	MI	54/100	73/100
63	49707	Alpena	MI	54/100	76/100
64	49868	Newberry	MI	54/100	80/100
65	48624	Gladwin	MI	52/100	64/100
66	48867	Owosso	MI	52/100	60/100
67	48503	Flint	MI	51/100	77/100
68	48504	Flint	MI	51/100	77/100
69	48506	Flint	MI	51/100	77/100
70	49938	Ironwood	MI	51/100	82/100
71	48035	Clinton Township	MI	50/100	92/100
72	48047	New Baltimore	MI	50/100	81/100
73	48222	Detroit	MI	50/100	76/100
74	48231	Detroit	MI	50/100	76/100
75	48232	Detroit	MI	50/100	76/100
76	48233	Detroit	MI	50/100	76/100
77	48242	Detroit	MI	50/100	76/100
78	48243	Detroit	MI	50/100	76/100
79	48244	Detroit	MI	50/100	76/100
80	48255	Detroit	MI	50/100	76/100
81	48260	Detroit	MI	50/100	76/100
82	48264	Detroit	MI	50/100	76/100
83	48265	Detroit	MI	50/100	76/100
84	48266	Detroit	MI	50/100	76/100
85	48267	Detroit	MI	50/100	76/100
86	48268	Detroit	MI	50/100	76/100
87	48269	Detroit	MI	50/100	76/100
88	48272	Detroit	MI	50/100	76/100
89	48275	Detroit	MI	50/100	76/100
90	48277	Detroit	MI	50/100	76/100
91	48278	Detroit	MI	50/100	76/100
92	48279	Detroit	MI	50/100	76/100
93	48288	Detroit	MI	50/100	76/100
94	48327	Waterford	MI	50/100	82/100
95	48433	Flushing	MI	50/100	73/100
96	48438	Goodrich	MI	50/100	58/100
97	48442	Holly	MI	50/100	65/100
98	48451	Linden	MI	50/100	76/100
99	48724	Carrollton	MI	50/100	73/100
100	48880	Saint Louis	MI	50/100	73/100

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.