Áreas de justicia ambiental en Texas — 2026

Out of 2,565 ZIP codes with data in Texas, these are the highest-ranked areas for ej index. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Environmental Justice Concern | All Texas Rankings

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	2,565
Highest value	88/100
Median value	30/100
State	Texas

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	EJ Index	Safety Score
1	75501	Texarkana	TX	88/100	77/100
2	75951	Jasper	TX	88/100	60/100
3	79336	Levelland	TX	88/100	53/100
4	75903	Lufkin	TX	80/100	75/100
5	77541	Freeport	TX	80/100	61/100
6	77562	Highlands	TX	80/100	68/100
7	77703	Beaumont	TX	80/100	75/100
8	77977	Placedo	TX	80/100	55/100
9	77979	Port Lavaca	TX	80/100	55/100
10	78355	Falfurrias	TX	80/100	78/100
11	78584	Roma	TX	80/100	79/100
12	79239	Lakeview	TX	80/100	66/100
13	79401	Lubbock	TX	80/100	58/100
14	79701	Midland	TX	80/100	86/100
15	79764	Odessa	TX	80/100	57/100
16	79852	Terlingua	TX	80/100	77/100
17	79854	Valentine	TX	80/100	67/100
18	79042	Happy	TX	76/100	78/100
19	75630	Avinger	TX	75/100	80/100
20	75972	San Augustine	TX	75/100	70/100
21	75974	Tenaha	TX	75/100	70/100
22	75980	Zavalla	TX	75/100	70/100
23	76301	Wichita Falls	TX	75/100	67/100
24	76454	Gorman	TX	75/100	62/100
25	76470	Ranger	TX	75/100	63/100
26	76661	Marlin	TX	75/100	70/100
27	76666	Mertens	TX	75/100	94/100
28	76945	Robert Lee	TX	75/100	66/100
29	77951	Bloomington	TX	75/100	73/100
30	78040	Laredo	TX	75/100	65/100
31	78072	Tilden	TX	75/100	86/100
32	78076	Zapata	TX	75/100	71/100
33	78341	Benavides	TX	75/100	70/100
34	78361	Hebbronville	TX	75/100	65/100
35	78368	Mathis	TX	75/100	60/100
36	78371	Oilton	TX	75/100	83/100
37	78384	San Diego	TX	75/100	81/100
38	78389	Skidmore	TX	75/100	84/100
39	78570	Mercedes	TX	75/100	60/100
40	78580	Raymondville	TX	75/100	66/100
41	78593	Santa Rosa	TX	75/100	73/100
42	78834	Carrizo Springs	TX	75/100	94/100
43	79101	Amarillo	TX	75/100	78/100
44	79107	Amarillo	TX	75/100	78/100
45	79227	Crowell	TX	75/100	66/100
46	79257	Silverton	TX	75/100	66/100
47	79346	Morton	TX	75/100	93/100
48	79403	Lubbock	TX	75/100	58/100
49	79411	Lubbock	TX	75/100	53/100
50	79415	Lubbock	TX	75/100	58/100
51	79553	Stamford	TX	75/100	56/100
52	79835	Canutillo	TX	75/100	73/100
53	79843	Marfa	TX	75/100	50/100
54	79248	Paducah	TX	73/100	93/100
55	79744	Iraan	TX	73/100	89/100
56	78535	Combes	TX	72/100	79/100
57	75426	Clarksville	TX	71/100	94/100
58	75961	Nacogdoches	TX	71/100	81/100
59	76541	Killeen	TX	71/100	79/100
60	75050	Grand Prairie	TX	70/100	71/100
61	77506	Pasadena	TX	70/100	71/100
62	78611	Burnet	TX	70/100	67/100
63	79111	Amarillo	TX	70/100	77/100
64	79706	Midland	TX	70/100	91/100
65	79760	Odessa	TX	70/100	57/100
66	79762	Odessa	TX	70/100	47/100
67	75670	Marshall	TX	69/100	86/100
68	78537	Donna	TX	69/100	83/100
69	78833	Camp Wood	TX	69/100	91/100
70	79256	Roaring Springs	TX	69/100	83/100
71	75051	Grand Prairie	TX	68/100	81/100
72	75555	Bivins	TX	68/100	62/100
73	75563	Linden	TX	68/100	93/100
74	75568	Naples	TX	68/100	91/100
75	75657	Jefferson	TX	68/100	73/100
76	75766	Jacksonville	TX	68/100	82/100
77	75792	Winona	TX	68/100	66/100
78	75835	Crockett	TX	68/100	73/100
79	75862	Trinity	TX	68/100	60/100
80	75925	Alto	TX	68/100	93/100
81	75938	Colmesneil	TX	68/100	82/100
82	75954	Joaquin	TX	68/100	66/100
83	75973	Shelbyville	TX	68/100	66/100
84	75975	Timpson	TX	68/100	70/100
85	75979	Woodville	TX	68/100	80/100
86	76306	Wichita Falls	TX	68/100	67/100
87	76309	Wichita Falls	TX	68/100	67/100
88	76384	Vernon	TX	68/100	64/100
89	76463	Mingus	TX	68/100	81/100
90	76475	Strawn	TX	68/100	72/100
91	76483	Throckmorton	TX	68/100	79/100
92	76531	Hamilton	TX	68/100	77/100
93	76825	Brady	TX	68/100	66/100
94	76834	Coleman	TX	68/100	59/100
95	76903	San Angelo	TX	68/100	76/100
96	77445	Hempstead	TX	68/100	77/100
97	77446	Prairie View	TX	68/100	86/100
98	77629	Nome	TX	68/100	35/100
99	77701	Beaumont	TX	68/100	75/100
100	77705	Beaumont	TX	68/100	70/100

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.