Environmental Justice Areas in Florida — 2026

Out of 1,437 ZIP codes with data in Florida, these are the highest-ranked areas for ej index. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Environmental Justice Concern | All Florida Rankings

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	1,437
Highest value	96/100
Median value	50/100
State	Florida

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	EJ Index	Safety Score
1	32601	Gainesville	FL	96/100	74/100
2	32340	Madison	FL	95/100	83/100
3	33054	Opa Locka	FL	95/100	54/100
4	33142	Miami	FL	95/100	54/100
5	33150	Miami	FL	95/100	54/100
6	33815	Lakeland	FL	95/100	59/100
7	32351	Quincy	FL	89/100	76/100
8	33030	Homestead	FL	89/100	54/100
9	32401	Panama City	FL	88/100	76/100
10	32446	Marianna	FL	88/100	76/100
11	32960	Vero Beach	FL	88/100	76/100
12	33311	Fort Lauderdale	FL	88/100	49/100
13	33617	Tampa	FL	88/100	59/100
14	33801	Lakeland	FL	88/100	59/100
15	34652	New Port Richey	FL	88/100	59/100
16	34690	Holiday	FL	88/100	76/100
17	32206	Jacksonville	FL	81/100	80/100
18	32403	Panama City	FL	80/100	91/100
19	32701	Altamonte Springs	FL	80/100	77/100
20	32807	Orlando	FL	80/100	75/100
21	33060	Pompano Beach	FL	80/100	79/100
22	33064	Pompano Beach	FL	80/100	79/100
23	33169	Miami	FL	80/100	54/100
24	33314	Fort Lauderdale	FL	80/100	54/100
25	33401	West Palm Beach	FL	80/100	79/100
26	33403	West Palm Beach	FL	80/100	79/100
27	33441	Deerfield Beach	FL	80/100	66/100
28	33619	Tampa	FL	80/100	54/100
29	33965	Fort Myers	FL	80/100	92/100
30	34475	Ocala	FL	80/100	65/100
31	34689	Tarpon Springs	FL	80/100	61/100
32	34950	Fort Pierce	FL	80/100	73/100
33	34956	Indiantown	FL	80/100	90/100
34	34957	Jensen Beach	FL	80/100	67/100
35	34994	Stuart	FL	80/100	66/100
36	32059	Lee	FL	78/100	78/100
37	32603	Gainesville	FL	76/100	78/100
38	32053	Jennings	FL	75/100	69/100
39	32112	Crescent City	FL	75/100	60/100
40	32114	Daytona Beach	FL	75/100	71/100
41	32189	Satsuma	FL	75/100	65/100
42	32347	Perry	FL	75/100	60/100
43	32350	Pinetta	FL	75/100	86/100
44	32425	Bonifay	FL	75/100	81/100
45	32448	Marianna	FL	75/100	76/100
46	32501	Pensacola	FL	75/100	66/100
47	32505	Pensacola	FL	75/100	66/100
48	32535	Century	FL	75/100	81/100
49	32805	Orlando	FL	75/100	75/100
50	33010	Hialeah	FL	75/100	54/100
51	33125	Miami	FL	75/100	54/100
52	33127	Miami	FL	75/100	64/100
53	33128	Miami	FL	75/100	64/100
54	33135	Miami	FL	75/100	59/100
55	33136	Miami	FL	75/100	59/100
56	33313	Fort Lauderdale	FL	75/100	49/100
57	33605	Tampa	FL	75/100	59/100
58	33612	Tampa	FL	75/100	54/100
59	33613	Tampa	FL	75/100	59/100
60	33838	Dundee	FL	75/100	71/100
61	33841	Fort Meade	FL	75/100	70/100
62	33853	Lake Wales	FL	75/100	70/100
63	34946	Fort Pierce	FL	75/100	73/100
64	34947	Fort Pierce	FL	75/100	73/100
65	32212	Jacksonville	FL	74/100	89/100
66	32304	Tallahassee	FL	74/100	43/100
67	33592	Thonotosassa	FL	74/100	73/100
68	33854	Lakeshore	FL	74/100	65/100
69	32641	Gainesville	FL	71/100	74/100
70	32648	Horseshoe Beach	FL	70/100	71/100
71	32703	Apopka	FL	70/100	81/100
72	32750	Longwood	FL	70/100	80/100
73	32756	Mount Dora	FL	70/100	94/100
74	32757	Mount Dora	FL	70/100	86/100
75	32771	Sanford	FL	70/100	73/100
76	32789	Winter Park	FL	70/100	72/100
77	32801	Orlando	FL	70/100	80/100
78	32804	Orlando	FL	70/100	75/100
79	33002	Hialeah	FL	70/100	65/100
80	33019	Hollywood	FL	70/100	61/100
81	33024	Hollywood	FL	70/100	61/100
82	33028	Pembroke Pines	FL	70/100	84/100
83	33101	Miami	FL	70/100	59/100
84	33109	Miami Beach	FL	70/100	64/100
85	33166	Miami	FL	70/100	49/100
86	33178	Miami	FL	70/100	54/100
87	33309	Fort Lauderdale	FL	70/100	49/100
88	33455	Hobe Sound	FL	70/100	72/100
89	33458	Jupiter	FL	70/100	76/100
90	33508	Brandon	FL	70/100	81/100
91	33601	Tampa	FL	70/100	69/100
92	33624	Tampa	FL	70/100	54/100
93	34682	Palm Harbor	FL	70/100	83/100
94	34688	Tarpon Springs	FL	70/100	71/100
95	34711	Clermont	FL	70/100	73/100
96	34990	Palm City	FL	70/100	63/100
97	34997	Stuart	FL	70/100	66/100
98	32310	Tallahassee	FL	69/100	48/100
99	32324	Chattahoochee	FL	69/100	76/100
100	32352	Quincy	FL	69/100	81/100

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.