Áreas de justicia ambiental en Minnesota — 2026

Out of 743 ZIP codes with data in Minnesota, these are the highest-ranked areas for ej index. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Environmental Justice Concern | All Minnesota Rankings

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	743
Highest value	68/100
Median value	20/100
State	Minnesota

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	EJ Index	Safety Score
1	56523	Climax	MN	68/100	59/100
2	55414	Minneapolis	MN	62/100	68/100
3	55335	Gibbon	MN	60/100	33/100
4	56501	Detroit Lakes	MN	60/100	40/100
5	56537	Fergus Falls	MN	60/100	38/100
6	56735	Lancaster	MN	60/100	37/100
7	55454	Minneapolis	MN	54/100	64/100
8	55734	Eveleth	MN	52/100	79/100
9	55076	Inver Grove Heights	MN	50/100	58/100
10	55077	Inver Grove Heights	MN	50/100	58/100
11	55385	Stewart	MN	50/100	51/100
12	56001	Mankato	MN	50/100	59/100
13	56253	Lake Lillian	MN	50/100	45/100
14	56267	Morris	MN	50/100	45/100
15	56502	Detroit Lakes	MN	50/100	45/100
16	56538	Fergus Falls	MN	50/100	38/100
17	56572	Pelican Rapids	MN	50/100	40/100
18	56583	Tintah	MN	50/100	65/100
19	55404	Minneapolis	MN	49/100	68/100
20	56228	Cosmos	MN	48/100	61/100
21	55601	Beaver Bay	MN	46/100	52/100
22	55731	Ely	MN	46/100	78/100
23	55746	Hibbing	MN	46/100	53/100
24	56054	Lafayette	MN	46/100	55/100
25	56129	Ellsworth	MN	46/100	57/100
26	56477	Sebeka	MN	46/100	55/100
27	56350	Mc Grath	MN	45/100	53/100
28	55007	Brook Park	MN	44/100	58/100
29	55401	Minneapolis	MN	44/100	68/100
30	55407	Minneapolis	MN	44/100	63/100
31	55413	Minneapolis	MN	44/100	68/100
32	55421	Minneapolis	MN	44/100	68/100
33	55422	Minneapolis	MN	44/100	63/100
34	55426	Minneapolis	MN	44/100	63/100
35	55808	Duluth	MN	44/100	71/100
36	56274	Norcross	MN	44/100	66/100
37	56401	Brainerd	MN	44/100	81/100
38	56469	Palisade	MN	44/100	74/100
39	55065	Randolph	MN	42/100	54/100
40	55411	Minneapolis	MN	42/100	68/100
41	56441	Crosby	MN	42/100	81/100
42	56601	Bemidji	MN	42/100	75/100
43	55069	Rush City	MN	40/100	75/100
44	55104	Saint Paul	MN	40/100	63/100
45	55112	Saint Paul	MN	40/100	55/100
46	55311	Osseo	MN	40/100	70/100
47	55987	Winona	MN	40/100	57/100
48	56216	Blomkest	MN	40/100	51/100
49	55802	Duluth	MN	39/100	76/100
50	55805	Duluth	MN	39/100	76/100
51	55806	Duluth	MN	39/100	76/100
52	56147	Kenneth	MN	39/100	66/100
53	55042	Lake Elmo	MN	38/100	63/100
54	55103	Saint Paul	MN	38/100	63/100
55	55384	Spring Park	MN	38/100	56/100
56	55712	Bruno	MN	38/100	53/100
57	55959	Minnesota City	MN	38/100	65/100
58	56089	Twin Lakes	MN	38/100	55/100
59	56160	Odin	MN	38/100	54/100
60	56173	Steen	MN	38/100	51/100
61	56304	Saint Cloud	MN	38/100	53/100
62	56386	Wahkon	MN	38/100	53/100
63	56525	Comstock	MN	38/100	69/100
64	56565	Nashua	MN	38/100	40/100
65	56670	Redby	MN	38/100	53/100
66	56671	Redlake	MN	38/100	53/100
67	55323	Crystal Bay	MN	36/100	47/100
68	55953	Lyle	MN	36/100	54/100
69	56630	Blackduck	MN	36/100	81/100
70	56758	Strandquist	MN	36/100	69/100
71	55082	Stillwater	MN	34/100	64/100
72	55087	Warsaw	MN	34/100	61/100
73	55128	Saint Paul	MN	34/100	53/100
74	55303	Anoka	MN	34/100	78/100
75	55305	Hopkins	MN	34/100	65/100
76	55402	Minneapolis	MN	34/100	63/100
77	55403	Minneapolis	MN	34/100	68/100
78	55425	Minneapolis	MN	34/100	64/100
79	55428	Minneapolis	MN	34/100	63/100
80	55429	Minneapolis	MN	34/100	68/100
81	55713	Buhl	MN	34/100	70/100
82	55801	Duluth	MN	34/100	73/100
83	56007	Albert Lea	MN	34/100	63/100
84	56137	Heron Lake	MN	34/100	64/100
85	56334	Glenwood	MN	34/100	68/100
86	56342	Isle	MN	34/100	79/100
87	56519	Borup	MN	34/100	67/100
88	56550	Hendrum	MN	34/100	53/100
89	56701	Thief River Falls	MN	34/100	56/100
90	55073	Scandia	MN	32/100	60/100
91	55130	Saint Paul	MN	32/100	53/100
92	55605	Grand Portage	MN	32/100	53/100
93	55792	Virginia	MN	32/100	83/100
94	56141	Iona	MN	32/100	55/100
95	56144	Jasper	MN	32/100	66/100
96	56158	Magnolia	MN	32/100	55/100
97	56170	Ruthton	MN	32/100	55/100
98	56619	Bemidji	MN	32/100	75/100
99	56756	Salol	MN	32/100	47/100
100	55018	Dennison	MN	30/100	66/100

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.