2026 Rankings

Environmental Justice Concern Areas in Alabama — 2026

Last updated: April 13, 2026

676 ZIP codes ranked by EJ Index #1: ZIP 35981 (Ider, AL) - 75/100
Lead Violations Lowest Score Safest Flood Risk Energy Cost Radon PFAS Reliability EJ Index Homebuyer Risk CO & Gas Safest Gas Remediation Burden Unresolved Violations (by Utility) Water Equity (by Utility)

Out of 676 ZIP codes with data in Alabama, these are the highest-ranked areas for ej index. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Environmental Justice Concern | All Alabama Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 676
Highest value 75/100
Median value 25/100
State Alabama

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State EJ Index Safety Score
1 35981 Ider AL 75/100 56/100
2 36323 Elba AL 75/100 69/100
3 35020 Bessemer AL 74/100 66/100
4 35207 Birmingham AL 74/100 76/100
5 36603 Mobile AL 72/100 76/100
6 36610 Mobile AL 72/100 76/100
7 35563 Guin AL 68/100 67/100
8 35768 Scottsboro AL 68/100 45/100
9 36782 Sweet Water AL 68/100 87/100
10 36784 Thomasville AL 68/100 83/100
11 36908 Gilbertown AL 68/100 70/100
12 36602 Mobile AL 67/100 81/100
13 36605 Mobile AL 67/100 71/100
14 36607 Mobile AL 67/100 76/100
15 36611 Mobile AL 67/100 76/100
16 36612 Mobile AL 67/100 86/100
17 36617 Mobile AL 67/100 76/100
18 35401 Tuscaloosa AL 66/100 71/100
19 35660 Sheffield AL 65/100 57/100
20 36726 Camden AL 65/100 88/100
21 36108 Montgomery AL 64/100 77/100
22 35559 Glen Allen AL 62/100 79/100
23 36048 Louisville AL 62/100 73/100
24 36703 Selma AL 62/100 64/100
25 36904 Butler AL 61/100 88/100
26 35115 Montevallo AL 60/100 79/100
27 35160 Talladega AL 60/100 64/100
28 35570 Hamilton AL 60/100 70/100
29 35769 Scottsboro AL 60/100 50/100
30 36606 Mobile AL 60/100 76/100
31 36609 Mobile AL 60/100 76/100
32 35772 Stevenson AL 59/100 61/100
33 36010 Brundidge AL 59/100 91/100
34 36320 Cottonwood AL 59/100 91/100
35 35178 Vincent AL 58/100 74/100
36 36201 Anniston AL 58/100 90/100
37 36744 Greensboro AL 58/100 73/100
38 36756 Marion AL 58/100 78/100
39 35501 Jasper AL 57/100 81/100
40 36401 Evergreen AL 57/100 89/100
41 36701 Selma AL 57/100 64/100
42 36053 Midway AL 56/100 80/100
43 36311 Ariton AL 55/100 86/100
44 36475 Repton AL 55/100 94/100
45 35023 Bessemer AL 54/100 71/100
46 35204 Birmingham AL 54/100 71/100
47 35211 Birmingham AL 54/100 76/100
48 35212 Birmingham AL 54/100 76/100
49 35218 Birmingham AL 54/100 71/100
50 35234 Birmingham AL 54/100 71/100
51 35404 Tuscaloosa AL 54/100 76/100
52 35442 Aliceville AL 54/100 81/100
53 35646 Leighton AL 54/100 65/100
54 36509 Bayou La Batre AL 54/100 75/100
55 36017 Clio AL 53/100 75/100
56 36033 Georgiana AL 53/100 94/100
57 36034 Glenwood AL 53/100 92/100
58 36040 Hayneville AL 53/100 77/100
59 36083 Tuskegee AL 53/100 73/100
60 36863 Lanett AL 53/100 83/100
61 35072 Goodwater AL 52/100 61/100
62 36203 Oxford AL 52/100 61/100
63 36604 Mobile AL 52/100 81/100
64 36608 Mobile AL 52/100 76/100
65 36618 Mobile AL 52/100 81/100
66 36619 Mobile AL 52/100 76/100
67 36693 Mobile AL 52/100 76/100
68 35462 Eutaw AL 50/100 76/100
69 36089 Union Springs AL 50/100 83/100
70 36426 Brewton AL 50/100 72/100
71 36436 Dickinson AL 50/100 73/100
72 36522 Citronelle AL 50/100 88/100
73 35206 Birmingham AL 49/100 71/100
74 35208 Birmingham AL 49/100 76/100
75 35217 Birmingham AL 49/100 71/100
76 35221 Birmingham AL 49/100 71/100
77 35481 Reform AL 49/100 68/100
78 35575 Lynn AL 49/100 81/100
79 35630 Florence AL 49/100 63/100
80 35904 Gadsden AL 49/100 74/100
81 36003 Autaugaville AL 49/100 76/100
82 36009 Brantley AL 49/100 97/100
83 36310 Abbeville AL 49/100 90/100
84 36860 Hurtsboro AL 49/100 81/100
85 35014 Alpine AL 48/100 63/100
86 36373 Shorterville AL 48/100 96/100
87 36446 Fulton AL 48/100 86/100
88 36530 Elberta AL 48/100 76/100
89 36867 Phenix City AL 48/100 77/100
90 36869 Phenix City AL 48/100 77/100
91 35044 Childersburg AL 46/100 65/100
92 35405 Tuscaloosa AL 46/100 71/100
93 36037 Greenville AL 46/100 87/100
94 36301 Dothan AL 46/100 80/100
95 36303 Dothan AL 46/100 80/100
96 36322 Daleville AL 46/100 79/100
97 36360 Ozark AL 46/100 85/100
98 36752 Lowndesboro AL 46/100 78/100
99 35447 Carrollton AL 45/100 72/100
100 35470 Livingston AL 45/100 82/100

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: 2026-04-13.

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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Disclaimer: Rankings are based on EPA, FEMA, and federal agency data. They reflect historical patterns and risk indicators, not necessarily current conditions. For the most current information, contact your local water utility or request a Consumer Confidence Report.

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