Environmental Justice Areas in Indiana — 2026

Out of 922 ZIP codes with data in Indiana, these are the highest-ranked areas for ej index. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Environmental Justice Concern | All Indiana Rankings

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	922
Highest value	100/100
Median value	33/100
State	Indiana

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	EJ Index	Safety Score
1	46601	South Bend	IN	100/100	65/100
2	47807	Terre Haute	IN	100/100	78/100
3	46201	Indianapolis	IN	95/100	51/100
4	46241	Indianapolis	IN	88/100	46/100
5	46619	South Bend	IN	88/100	65/100
6	46803	Fort Wayne	IN	88/100	59/100
7	46016	Anderson	IN	87/100	62/100
8	47901	Lafayette	IN	82/100	65/100
9	46111	Brooklyn	IN	80/100	65/100
10	46205	Indianapolis	IN	80/100	46/100
11	46218	Indianapolis	IN	80/100	51/100
12	46222	Indianapolis	IN	75/100	51/100
13	46613	South Bend	IN	75/100	60/100
14	47804	Terre Haute	IN	75/100	73/100
15	47905	Lafayette	IN	74/100	55/100
16	46312	East Chicago	IN	73/100	70/100
17	46142	Greenwood	IN	70/100	54/100
18	46350	La Porte	IN	70/100	77/100
19	46402	Gary	IN	70/100	53/100
20	46510	Claypool	IN	70/100	61/100
21	46526	Goshen	IN	70/100	63/100
22	46580	Warsaw	IN	70/100	51/100
23	47801	Terre Haute	IN	70/100	77/100
24	46203	Indianapolis	IN	68/100	46/100
25	46208	Indianapolis	IN	68/100	51/100
26	46224	Indianapolis	IN	68/100	46/100
27	46225	Indianapolis	IN	68/100	51/100
28	46226	Indianapolis	IN	68/100	46/100
29	46227	Indianapolis	IN	68/100	46/100
30	46375	Schererville	IN	68/100	64/100
31	47024	Laurel	IN	68/100	81/100
32	47374	Richmond	IN	68/100	53/100
33	47404	Bloomington	IN	68/100	53/100
34	47408	Bloomington	IN	68/100	53/100
35	47952	Kingman	IN	68/100	33/100
36	46032	Carmel	IN	66/100	62/100
37	46349	Lake Village	IN	66/100	74/100
38	46901	Kokomo	IN	66/100	53/100
39	46902	Kokomo	IN	66/100	63/100
40	46320	Hammond	IN	65/100	77/100
41	46404	Gary	IN	65/100	63/100
42	46406	Gary	IN	65/100	63/100
43	46376	Schneider	IN	64/100	74/100
44	46947	Logansport	IN	64/100	45/100
45	46802	Fort Wayne	IN	63/100	54/100
46	46806	Fort Wayne	IN	63/100	64/100
47	46816	Fort Wayne	IN	63/100	64/100
48	46011	Anderson	IN	62/100	62/100
49	46346	Kingsford Heights	IN	62/100	86/100
50	46507	Bristol	IN	62/100	61/100
51	47904	Lafayette	IN	62/100	65/100
52	46938	Jonesboro	IN	61/100	54/100
53	46013	Anderson	IN	60/100	67/100
54	46104	Arlington	IN	60/100	60/100
55	46133	Glenwood	IN	60/100	51/100
56	46202	Indianapolis	IN	60/100	56/100
57	46214	Indianapolis	IN	60/100	51/100
58	46216	Indianapolis	IN	60/100	48/100
59	46219	Indianapolis	IN	60/100	46/100
60	46221	Indianapolis	IN	60/100	46/100
61	46229	Indianapolis	IN	60/100	51/100
62	46235	Indianapolis	IN	60/100	56/100
63	46250	Indianapolis	IN	60/100	51/100
64	46254	Indianapolis	IN	60/100	56/100
65	46268	Indianapolis	IN	60/100	51/100
66	46410	Merrillville	IN	60/100	69/100
67	46528	Goshen	IN	60/100	63/100
68	46582	Warsaw	IN	60/100	51/100
69	46615	South Bend	IN	60/100	65/100
70	46616	South Bend	IN	60/100	60/100
71	46628	South Bend	IN	60/100	60/100
72	46750	Huntington	IN	60/100	47/100
73	46915	Burlington	IN	60/100	61/100
74	46992	Wabash	IN	60/100	61/100
75	47130	Jeffersonville	IN	60/100	46/100
76	47167	Salem	IN	60/100	53/100
77	47265	North Vernon	IN	60/100	68/100
78	47401	Bloomington	IN	60/100	48/100
79	47403	Bloomington	IN	60/100	48/100
80	47451	Oolitic	IN	60/100	36/100
81	47513	Birdseye	IN	60/100	44/100
82	47535	Freelandville	IN	60/100	79/100
83	47802	Terre Haute	IN	60/100	63/100
84	47803	Terre Haute	IN	60/100	73/100
85	47805	Terre Haute	IN	60/100	73/100
86	47862	Montezuma	IN	60/100	50/100
87	47874	Rosedale	IN	60/100	72/100
88	47960	Monticello	IN	60/100	47/100
89	47993	Williamsport	IN	60/100	68/100
90	47710	Evansville	IN	59/100	78/100
91	46160	Morgantown	IN	58/100	82/100
92	46516	Elkhart	IN	58/100	59/100
93	46544	Mishawaka	IN	58/100	50/100
94	46799	Zanesville	IN	58/100	56/100
95	46801	Fort Wayne	IN	58/100	69/100
96	47274	Seymour	IN	58/100	77/100
97	47380	Ridgeville	IN	58/100	55/100
98	47528	Edwardsport	IN	58/100	56/100
99	47670	Princeton	IN	58/100	64/100
100	47906	West Lafayette	IN	58/100	60/100

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.