Clasificaciones 2026

Áreas de justicia ambiental en Washington — 2026

Última actualización: 4 de junio de 2026

662 códigos postales clasificados por EJ Index N.º 1: código postal 99336 (Kennewick, WA) — 80/100

Out of 662 ZIP codes with data in Washington, these are the highest-ranked areas for ej index. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Environmental Justice Concern | All Washington Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 662
Highest value 80/100
Median value 20/100
State Washington

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State EJ Index Safety Score
1 99336 Kennewick WA 80/100 58/100
2 98277 Oak Harbor WA 70/100 66/100
3 98278 Oak Harbor WA 70/100 71/100
4 99301 Pasco WA 70/100 80/100
5 98595 Westport WA 60/100 74/100
6 98832 Marlin WA 60/100 78/100
7 99201 Spokane WA 59/100 70/100
8 98402 Tacoma WA 56/100 93/100
9 98901 Yakima WA 56/100 77/100
10 98903 Yakima WA 56/100 72/100
11 98930 Grandview WA 54/100 81/100
12 98001 Auburn WA 52/100 84/100
13 98027 Issaquah WA 52/100 74/100
14 99207 Spokane WA 52/100 70/100
15 98250 Friday Harbor WA 50/100 70/100
16 98262 Lummi Island WA 50/100 85/100
17 98438 Mcchord Afb WA 50/100 66/100
18 98531 Centralia WA 50/100 75/100
19 98572 Pe Ell WA 50/100 90/100
20 98660 Vancouver WA 50/100 69/100
21 98939 Parker WA 50/100 53/100
22 99034 Tumtum WA 50/100 40/100
23 99040 Wellpinit WA 50/100 40/100
24 99114 Colville WA 50/100 56/100
25 99302 Pasco WA 50/100 79/100
26 99337 Kennewick WA 50/100 58/100
27 99338 Kennewick WA 50/100 58/100
28 99157 Northport WA 49/100 64/100
29 98225 Bellingham WA 48/100 88/100
30 98433 Tacoma WA 48/100 97/100
31 98532 Chehalis WA 48/100 75/100
32 98672 White Salmon WA 48/100 78/100
33 98837 Moses Lake WA 48/100 72/100
34 99163 Pullman WA 46/100 73/100
35 99344 Othello WA 46/100 72/100
36 98533 Cinebar WA 45/100 66/100
37 98547 Grayland WA 45/100 65/100
38 98819 Conconully WA 45/100 40/100
39 99013 Ford WA 45/100 40/100
40 99129 Fruitland WA 45/100 40/100
41 99134 Harrington WA 45/100 53/100
42 99137 Hunters WA 45/100 53/100
43 98134 Seattle WA 44/100 99/100
44 98243 Deer Harbor WA 44/100 66/100
45 98357 Neah Bay WA 44/100 66/100
46 98511 Tumwater WA 44/100 77/100
47 98564 Mossyrock WA 44/100 94/100
48 98817 Chelan Falls WA 44/100 66/100
49 99021 Mead WA 44/100 62/100
50 99141 Kettle Falls WA 44/100 70/100
51 99149 Malden WA 44/100 53/100
52 99349 Mattawa WA 44/100 82/100
53 99143 Lacrosse WA 43/100 72/100
54 98204 Everett WA 42/100 87/100
55 98855 Tonasket WA 42/100 69/100
56 98951 Wapato WA 42/100 67/100
57 99156 Newport WA 42/100 51/100
58 98010 Black Diamond WA 40/100 95/100
59 98030 Kent WA 40/100 95/100
60 98031 Kent WA 40/100 90/100
61 98038 Maple Valley WA 40/100 78/100
62 98074 Sammamish WA 40/100 88/100
63 98224 Baring WA 40/100 73/100
64 98266 Maple Falls WA 40/100 91/100
65 98310 Bremerton WA 40/100 90/100
66 98312 Bremerton WA 40/100 90/100
67 98337 Bremerton WA 40/100 99/100
68 98366 Port Orchard WA 40/100 89/100
69 98371 Puyallup WA 40/100 82/100
70 98374 Puyallup WA 40/100 87/100
71 98501 Olympia WA 40/100 89/100
72 98503 Lacey WA 40/100 93/100
73 98661 Vancouver WA 40/100 69/100
74 99005 Colbert WA 40/100 70/100
75 99019 Liberty Lake WA 40/100 70/100
76 99023 Mica WA 40/100 40/100
77 99118 Curlew WA 40/100 48/100
78 99352 Richland WA 40/100 78/100
79 98255 Hamilton WA 39/100 77/100
80 98562 Moclips WA 39/100 73/100
81 98581 Ryderwood WA 39/100 66/100
82 98923 Cowiche WA 39/100 63/100
83 99126 Evans WA 39/100 40/100
84 99131 Gifford WA 39/100 40/100
85 99153 Metaline Falls WA 39/100 40/100
86 98326 Clallam Bay WA 38/100 73/100
87 98331 Forks WA 38/100 90/100
88 98401 Tacoma WA 38/100 97/100
89 98421 Tacoma WA 38/100 93/100
90 98439 Lakewood WA 38/100 99/100
91 98520 Aberdeen WA 38/100 71/100
92 98565 Napavine WA 38/100 95/100
93 98585 Silver Creek WA 38/100 73/100
94 98816 Chelan WA 38/100 91/100
95 98824 George WA 38/100 81/100
96 98845 Palisades WA 38/100 63/100
97 98849 Riverside WA 38/100 59/100
98 98857 Warden WA 38/100 78/100
99 98938 Outlook WA 38/100 53/100
100 98948 Toppenish WA 38/100 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.

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