Environmental Justice Areas in Louisiana — 2026

Out of 655 ZIP codes with data in Louisiana, these are the highest-ranked areas for ej index. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Environmental Justice Concern | All Louisiana Rankings

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	655
Highest value	100/100
Median value	44/100
State	Louisiana

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	EJ Index	Safety Score
1	70112	New Orleans	LA	100/100	64/100
2	71260	Marion	LA	100/100	65/100
3	70126	New Orleans	LA	95/100	64/100
4	71483	Winnfield	LA	88/100	60/100
5	71055	Minden	LA	86/100	88/100
6	70427	Bogalusa	LA	85/100	75/100
7	70148	New Orleans	LA	80/100	79/100
8	70554	Mamou	LA	80/100	64/100
9	70576	Pine Prairie	LA	80/100	85/100
10	70632	Creole	LA	80/100	55/100
11	71021	Cullen	LA	80/100	84/100
12	71040	Homer	LA	80/100	70/100
13	71052	Mansfield	LA	80/100	65/100
14	71061	Oil City	LA	80/100	77/100
15	71065	Pleasant Hill	LA	80/100	66/100
16	71068	Ringgold	LA	80/100	78/100
17	71101	Shreveport	LA	80/100	65/100
18	71103	Shreveport	LA	80/100	65/100
19	71108	Shreveport	LA	80/100	60/100
20	71109	Shreveport	LA	80/100	60/100
21	71202	Monroe	LA	80/100	51/100
22	71222	Bernice	LA	80/100	65/100
23	71223	Bonita	LA	80/100	65/100
24	71238	Eros	LA	80/100	70/100
25	71245	Grambling	LA	80/100	86/100
26	71247	Hodge	LA	80/100	82/100
27	71254	Lake Providence	LA	80/100	74/100
28	71322	Bunkie	LA	80/100	66/100
29	71334	Ferriday	LA	80/100	55/100
30	71357	Newellton	LA	80/100	60/100
31	71368	Sicily Island	LA	80/100	75/100
32	71418	Columbia	LA	80/100	74/100
33	71082	Vivian	LA	76/100	86/100
34	70113	New Orleans	LA	75/100	64/100
35	70114	New Orleans	LA	75/100	64/100
36	70117	New Orleans	LA	75/100	64/100
37	70127	New Orleans	LA	75/100	64/100
38	70788	White Castle	LA	75/100	78/100
39	71008	Bienville	LA	75/100	70/100
40	71016	Castor	LA	75/100	46/100
41	71019	Coushatta	LA	75/100	65/100
42	71023	Doyline	LA	75/100	72/100
43	71028	Gibsland	LA	75/100	88/100
44	71049	Logansport	LA	75/100	81/100
45	71064	Plain Dealing	LA	75/100	69/100
46	71071	Sarepta	LA	75/100	87/100
47	71220	Bastrop	LA	75/100	67/100
48	71226	Chatham	LA	75/100	90/100
49	71241	Farmerville	LA	75/100	55/100
50	71282	Tallulah	LA	75/100	47/100
51	71286	Transylvania	LA	75/100	71/100
52	71301	Alexandria	LA	75/100	55/100
53	71302	Alexandria	LA	75/100	55/100
54	71353	Melville	LA	75/100	75/100
55	71358	Palmetto	LA	75/100	75/100
56	71369	Simmesport	LA	75/100	75/100
57	71378	Wisner	LA	75/100	84/100
58	71411	Campti	LA	75/100	46/100
59	71414	Clarence	LA	75/100	52/100
60	71422	Dodson	LA	75/100	89/100
61	71432	Georgetown	LA	75/100	65/100
62	71473	Sikes	LA	75/100	66/100
63	71069	Rodessa	LA	74/100	90/100
64	71327	Cottonport	LA	74/100	86/100
65	71038	Haynesville	LA	72/100	92/100
66	70586	Ville Platte	LA	71/100	79/100
67	71251	Jonesboro	LA	71/100	86/100
68	70789	Wilson	LA	70/100	93/100
69	70807	Baton Rouge	LA	70/100	85/100
70	71130	Shreveport	LA	70/100	66/100
71	71375	Waterproof	LA	70/100	88/100
72	70053	Gretna	LA	69/100	73/100
73	71073	Sibley	LA	69/100	80/100
74	70116	New Orleans	LA	68/100	64/100
75	70119	New Orleans	LA	68/100	64/100
76	70122	New Orleans	LA	68/100	64/100
77	70128	New Orleans	LA	68/100	64/100
78	70129	New Orleans	LA	68/100	64/100
79	70392	Patterson	LA	68/100	69/100
80	70538	Franklin	LA	68/100	50/100
81	70541	Grand Coteau	LA	68/100	78/100
82	70542	Gueydan	LA	68/100	73/100
83	70546	Jennings	LA	68/100	81/100
84	70560	New Iberia	LA	68/100	59/100
85	70631	Cameron	LA	68/100	42/100
86	71033	Greenwood	LA	68/100	60/100
87	71039	Heflin	LA	68/100	81/100
88	71070	Saline	LA	68/100	65/100
89	71104	Shreveport	LA	68/100	55/100
90	71107	Shreveport	LA	68/100	60/100
91	71129	Shreveport	LA	68/100	60/100
92	71201	Monroe	LA	68/100	51/100
93	71203	Monroe	LA	68/100	51/100
94	71229	Collinston	LA	68/100	80/100
95	71235	Dubach	LA	68/100	70/100
96	71237	Epps	LA	68/100	81/100
97	71269	Rayville	LA	68/100	55/100
98	71336	Gilbert	LA	68/100	65/100
99	71340	Harrisonburg	LA	68/100	60/100
100	71417	Colfax	LA	68/100	76/100

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.