Environmental Justice Areas in Alabama — 2026

Out of 778 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	778
Highest value	75/100
Median value	30/100
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	36201	Anniston	AL	70/100	90/100
8	35563	Guin	AL	68/100	67/100
9	35768	Scottsboro	AL	68/100	45/100
10	36782	Sweet Water	AL	68/100	87/100
11	36784	Thomasville	AL	68/100	83/100
12	36908	Gilbertown	AL	68/100	70/100
13	36602	Mobile	AL	67/100	81/100
14	36605	Mobile	AL	67/100	71/100
15	36607	Mobile	AL	67/100	76/100
16	36611	Mobile	AL	67/100	76/100
17	36612	Mobile	AL	67/100	86/100
18	36617	Mobile	AL	67/100	76/100
19	35401	Tuscaloosa	AL	66/100	71/100
20	35660	Sheffield	AL	65/100	57/100
21	36726	Camden	AL	65/100	88/100
22	36108	Montgomery	AL	64/100	77/100
23	35559	Glen Allen	AL	62/100	79/100
24	36048	Louisville	AL	62/100	73/100
25	36703	Selma	AL	62/100	64/100
26	36904	Butler	AL	61/100	88/100
27	35115	Montevallo	AL	60/100	79/100
28	35160	Talladega	AL	60/100	64/100
29	35570	Hamilton	AL	60/100	70/100
30	35769	Scottsboro	AL	60/100	50/100
31	36606	Mobile	AL	60/100	76/100
32	36609	Mobile	AL	60/100	76/100
33	35772	Stevenson	AL	59/100	61/100
34	36010	Brundidge	AL	59/100	91/100
35	36033	Georgiana	AL	59/100	94/100
36	36320	Cottonwood	AL	59/100	91/100
37	35178	Vincent	AL	58/100	74/100
38	36744	Greensboro	AL	58/100	73/100
39	36756	Marion	AL	58/100	78/100
40	35501	Jasper	AL	57/100	81/100
41	36401	Evergreen	AL	57/100	89/100
42	36701	Selma	AL	57/100	64/100
43	36053	Midway	AL	56/100	80/100
44	36311	Ariton	AL	55/100	86/100
45	36475	Repton	AL	55/100	94/100
46	35023	Bessemer	AL	54/100	71/100
47	35204	Birmingham	AL	54/100	71/100
48	35211	Birmingham	AL	54/100	76/100
49	35212	Birmingham	AL	54/100	76/100
50	35218	Birmingham	AL	54/100	71/100
51	35234	Birmingham	AL	54/100	71/100
52	35404	Tuscaloosa	AL	54/100	76/100
53	35442	Aliceville	AL	54/100	81/100
54	35646	Leighton	AL	54/100	65/100
55	36373	Shorterville	AL	54/100	96/100
56	36509	Bayou La Batre	AL	54/100	75/100
57	36530	Elberta	AL	54/100	76/100
58	36017	Clio	AL	53/100	75/100
59	36034	Glenwood	AL	53/100	92/100
60	36040	Hayneville	AL	53/100	77/100
61	36083	Tuskegee	AL	53/100	73/100
62	36863	Lanett	AL	53/100	83/100
63	35072	Goodwater	AL	52/100	61/100
64	36203	Oxford	AL	52/100	61/100
65	36604	Mobile	AL	52/100	81/100
66	36608	Mobile	AL	52/100	76/100
67	36618	Mobile	AL	52/100	81/100
68	36619	Mobile	AL	52/100	76/100
69	36693	Mobile	AL	52/100	76/100
70	35034	Brent	AL	50/100	83/100
71	35443	Boligee	AL	50/100	55/100
72	35460	Epes	AL	50/100	53/100
73	35462	Eutaw	AL	50/100	76/100
74	35464	Gainesville	AL	50/100	63/100
75	35543	Bear Creek	AL	50/100	83/100
76	35571	Hodges	AL	50/100	66/100
77	35975	Groveoak	AL	50/100	53/100
78	36032	Fort Deposit	AL	50/100	83/100
79	36089	Union Springs	AL	50/100	83/100
80	36426	Brewton	AL	50/100	72/100
81	36436	Dickinson	AL	50/100	73/100
82	36522	Citronelle	AL	50/100	88/100
83	36540	Gainestown	AL	50/100	73/100
84	36720	Alberta	AL	50/100	73/100
85	36749	Jones	AL	50/100	53/100
86	36759	Marion Junction	AL	50/100	63/100
87	36761	Minter	AL	50/100	63/100
88	36776	Sawyerville	AL	50/100	63/100
89	36785	Tyler	AL	50/100	53/100
90	36871	Pittsview	AL	50/100	53/100
91	36915	Needham	AL	50/100	66/100
92	36921	Toxey	AL	50/100	73/100
93	35130	Quinton	AL	49/100	76/100
94	35206	Birmingham	AL	49/100	71/100
95	35208	Birmingham	AL	49/100	76/100
96	35217	Birmingham	AL	49/100	71/100
97	35221	Birmingham	AL	49/100	71/100
98	35481	Reform	AL	49/100	68/100
99	35575	Lynn	AL	49/100	81/100
100	35630	Florence	AL	49/100	63/100

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.