Environmental Justice Areas in Georgia — 2026

Out of 865 ZIP codes with data in Georgia, these are the highest-ranked areas for ej index. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Environmental Justice Concern | All Georgia Rankings

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	865
Highest value	86/100
Median value	32/100
State	Georgia

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	EJ Index	Safety Score
1	31201	Macon	GA	86/100	81/100
2	31206	Macon	GA	81/100	76/100
3	31057	Marshallville	GA	80/100	89/100
4	31601	Valdosta	GA	80/100	65/100
5	31087	Sparta	GA	76/100	94/100
6	30828	Warrenton	GA	75/100	69/100
7	31076	Reynolds	GA	75/100	68/100
8	31533	Douglas	GA	75/100	88/100
9	31539	Hazlehurst	GA	75/100	84/100
10	31560	Screven	GA	75/100	96/100
11	31606	Valdosta	GA	75/100	70/100
12	31635	Lakeland	GA	75/100	79/100
13	31648	Statenville	GA	75/100	66/100
14	31650	Willacoochee	GA	75/100	46/100
15	31815	Lumpkin	GA	75/100	81/100
16	31827	Talbotton	GA	75/100	78/100
17	31519	Broxton	GA	73/100	72/100
18	31520	Brunswick	GA	71/100	79/100
19	30901	Augusta	GA	70/100	71/100
20	31094	Warthen	GA	70/100	86/100
21	31701	Albany	GA	70/100	79/100
22	31642	Pearson	GA	69/100	85/100
23	31709	Americus	GA	69/100	81/100
24	31719	Americus	GA	69/100	81/100
25	31794	Tifton	GA	69/100	78/100
26	30291	Union City	GA	68/100	50/100
27	30401	Swainsboro	GA	68/100	81/100
28	30436	Lyons	GA	68/100	70/100
29	30458	Statesboro	GA	68/100	71/100
30	30521	Carnesville	GA	68/100	72/100
31	30631	Crawfordville	GA	68/100	85/100
32	30633	Danielsville	GA	68/100	59/100
33	30673	Washington	GA	68/100	79/100
34	30824	Thomson	GA	68/100	70/100
35	31061	Milledgeville	GA	68/100	70/100
36	31535	Douglas	GA	68/100	88/100
37	31602	Valdosta	GA	68/100	60/100
38	31779	Pelham	GA	68/100	65/100
39	31803	Buena Vista	GA	68/100	66/100
40	39815	Attapulgus	GA	68/100	55/100
41	39870	Newton	GA	66/100	76/100
42	31545	Jesup	GA	65/100	84/100
43	30601	Athens	GA	63/100	80/100
44	39813	Arlington	GA	63/100	94/100
45	30817	Lincolnton	GA	62/100	94/100
46	31021	Dublin	GA	62/100	66/100
47	31085	Shady Dale	GA	62/100	65/100
48	31824	Preston	GA	62/100	77/100
49	39840	Cuthbert	GA	62/100	92/100
50	31204	Macon	GA	61/100	76/100
51	31217	Macon	GA	61/100	81/100
52	39851	Fort Gaines	GA	61/100	89/100
53	30070	Porterdale	GA	60/100	62/100
54	30217	Franklin	GA	60/100	77/100
55	30223	Griffin	GA	60/100	64/100
56	30230	Hogansville	GA	60/100	77/100
57	30257	Milner	GA	60/100	63/100
58	30474	Vidalia	GA	60/100	91/100
59	30552	Lakemont	GA	60/100	58/100
60	30558	Maysville	GA	60/100	72/100
61	30807	Camak	GA	60/100	66/100
62	30810	Gibson	GA	60/100	87/100
63	30815	Hephzibah	GA	60/100	75/100
64	31316	Ludowici	GA	60/100	89/100
65	31636	Lake Park	GA	60/100	70/100
66	30117	Carrollton	GA	58/100	59/100
67	30125	Cedartown	GA	58/100	84/100
68	30512	Blairsville	GA	58/100	66/100
69	30728	La Fayette	GA	58/100	78/100
70	30904	Augusta	GA	58/100	66/100
71	30906	Augusta	GA	58/100	66/100
72	31050	Knoxville	GA	58/100	87/100
73	31083	Scotland	GA	58/100	56/100
74	31707	Albany	GA	58/100	84/100
75	31730	Camilla	GA	58/100	83/100
76	30314	Atlanta	GA	57/100	59/100
77	30315	Atlanta	GA	57/100	54/100
78	30453	Reidsville	GA	57/100	79/100
79	39854	Georgetown	GA	57/100	90/100
80	30577	Toccoa	GA	56/100	67/100
81	30605	Athens	GA	56/100	80/100
82	31816	Manchester	GA	56/100	78/100
83	30258	Molena	GA	54/100	72/100
84	30473	Uvalda	GA	54/100	72/100
85	30630	Crawford	GA	54/100	63/100
86	30830	Waynesboro	GA	54/100	85/100
87	31051	Lilly	GA	54/100	96/100
88	31211	Macon	GA	54/100	76/100
89	31333	Walthourville	GA	54/100	90/100
90	31743	De Soto	GA	54/100	95/100
91	31792	Thomasville	GA	54/100	76/100
92	31832	Weston	GA	54/100	83/100
93	30471	Twin City	GA	53/100	91/100
94	30477	Wadley	GA	53/100	78/100
95	31001	Abbeville	GA	53/100	93/100
96	31003	Allentown	GA	53/100	94/100
97	31027	East Dublin	GA	53/100	86/100
98	31408	Savannah	GA	53/100	77/100
99	31415	Savannah	GA	53/100	72/100
100	31627	Cecil	GA	53/100	94/100

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.