Environmental Justice Concern Areas in Massachusetts...

Out of 436 ZIP codes with data in Massachusetts, these are the highest-ranked areas for ej index. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Environmental Justice Concern | All Massachusetts Rankings

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	436
Highest value	70/100
Median value	20/100
State	Massachusetts

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	EJ Index	Safety Score
1	01821	Billerica	MA	70/100	43/100
2	02703	Attleboro	MA	70/100	59/100
3	01810	Andover	MA	64/100	47/100
4	01876	Tewksbury	MA	64/100	58/100
5	01069	Palmer	MA	60/100	75/100
6	02343	Holbrook	MA	60/100	68/100
7	02540	Falmouth	MA	60/100	63/100
8	02153	Medford	MA	56/100	46/100
9	01840	Lawrence	MA	54/100	65/100
10	01005	Barre	MA	50/100	56/100
11	01103	Springfield	MA	50/100	82/100
12	01105	Springfield	MA	50/100	82/100
13	01107	Springfield	MA	50/100	82/100
14	01201	Pittsfield	MA	50/100	73/100
15	01719	Boxborough	MA	50/100	65/100
16	01730	Bedford	MA	50/100	59/100
17	01822	Billerica	MA	50/100	51/100
18	01901	Lynn	MA	50/100	65/100
19	01921	Boxford	MA	50/100	49/100
20	02019	Bellingham	MA	50/100	74/100
21	02066	Scituate	MA	50/100	51/100
22	02093	Wrentham	MA	50/100	58/100
23	02324	Bridgewater	MA	50/100	70/100
24	02325	Bridgewater	MA	50/100	73/100
25	02330	Carver	MA	50/100	78/100
26	01540	Oxford	MA	48/100	68/100
27	01543	Rutland	MA	48/100	61/100
28	01850	Lowell	MA	48/100	68/100
29	02108	Boston	MA	48/100	84/100
30	02720	Fall River	MA	48/100	64/100
31	02115	Boston	MA	46/100	84/100
32	02719	Fairhaven	MA	46/100	66/100
33	02740	New Bedford	MA	46/100	78/100
34	01610	Worcester	MA	45/100	60/100
35	01230	Great Barrington	MA	44/100	74/100
36	01527	Millbury	MA	44/100	53/100
37	01580	Westborough	MA	44/100	62/100
38	01581	Westborough	MA	44/100	61/100
39	01742	Concord	MA	44/100	56/100
40	01812	Andover	MA	44/100	56/100
41	01899	Andover	MA	44/100	56/100
42	02043	Hingham	MA	44/100	70/100
43	02714	Dartmouth	MA	44/100	62/100
44	02715	Dighton	MA	44/100	65/100
45	02725	Somerset	MA	44/100	42/100
46	02726	Somerset	MA	44/100	37/100
47	02764	North Dighton	MA	44/100	70/100
48	02766	Norton	MA	44/100	53/100
49	05501	Andover	MA	44/100	56/100
50	05544	Andover	MA	44/100	56/100
51	02723	Fall River	MA	43/100	58/100
52	02339	Hanover	MA	42/100	74/100
53	01505	Boylston	MA	40/100	59/100
54	01524	Leicester	MA	40/100	54/100
55	01601	Worcester	MA	40/100	70/100
56	01611	Cherry Valley	MA	40/100	55/100
57	01720	Acton	MA	40/100	64/100
58	01757	Milford	MA	40/100	57/100
59	02026	Dedham	MA	40/100	72/100
60	02030	Dover	MA	40/100	68/100
61	02301	Brockton	MA	40/100	68/100
62	02347	Lakeville	MA	40/100	67/100
63	02348	Lakeville	MA	40/100	72/100
64	02451	Waltham	MA	40/100	59/100
65	02541	Falmouth	MA	40/100	78/100
66	01104	Springfield	MA	38/100	82/100
67	01106	Longmeadow	MA	38/100	78/100
68	01108	Springfield	MA	38/100	82/100
69	01109	Springfield	MA	38/100	82/100
70	01116	Longmeadow	MA	38/100	77/100
71	01605	Worcester	MA	38/100	65/100
72	01608	Worcester	MA	38/100	65/100
73	01721	Ashland	MA	38/100	63/100
74	01801	Woburn	MA	38/100	58/100
75	01803	Burlington	MA	38/100	63/100
76	01830	Haverhill	MA	38/100	58/100
77	01853	Lowell	MA	38/100	64/100
78	01913	Amesbury	MA	38/100	58/100
79	01923	Danvers	MA	38/100	63/100
80	02215	Boston	MA	38/100	84/100
81	02420	Lexington	MA	38/100	63/100
82	02542	Buzzards Bay	MA	38/100	53/100
83	02155	Medford	MA	36/100	36/100
84	02338	Halifax	MA	36/100	72/100
85	02368	Randolph	MA	36/100	70/100
86	02554	Nantucket	MA	36/100	59/100
87	02584	Nantucket	MA	36/100	74/100
88	02667	Wellfleet	MA	36/100	69/100
89	02721	Fall River	MA	36/100	64/100
90	02724	Fall River	MA	36/100	64/100
91	01011	Chester	MA	34/100	74/100
92	01450	Groton	MA	34/100	70/100
93	01887	Wilmington	MA	34/100	64/100
94	02143	Somerville	MA	34/100	70/100
95	02169	Quincy	MA	34/100	54/100
96	02474	Arlington	MA	34/100	55/100
97	02762	Plainville	MA	34/100	75/100
98	02746	New Bedford	MA	33/100	83/100
99	01519	Grafton	MA	32/100	53/100
100	01749	Hudson	MA	32/100	56/100

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: 2026-04-13.

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.