Environmental Justice Concern Areas in South Carolin...

Out of 401 ZIP codes with data in South Carolina, these are the highest-ranked areas for ej index. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Environmental Justice Concern | All South Carolina Rankings

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	401
Highest value	95/100
Median value	25/100
State	South Carolina

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	EJ Index	Safety Score
1	29520	Cheraw	SC	95/100	67/100
2	29340	Gaffney	SC	91/100	74/100
3	29201	Columbia	SC	90/100	85/100
4	29364	Lockhart	SC	80/100	87/100
5	29827	Fairfax	SC	77/100	88/100
6	29138	Saluda	SC	75/100	87/100
7	29628	Calhoun Falls	SC	75/100	72/100
8	29209	Columbia	SC	70/100	80/100
9	29802	Aiken	SC	70/100	66/100
10	29801	Aiken	SC	68/100	70/100
11	29203	Columbia	SC	65/100	80/100
12	29556	Kingstree	SC	65/100	83/100
13	29918	Estill	SC	65/100	83/100
14	29341	Gaffney	SC	64/100	74/100
15	29527	Conway	SC	62/100	76/100
16	29554	Hemingway	SC	62/100	86/100
17	29031	Carlisle	SC	60/100	67/100
18	29671	Pickens	SC	60/100	79/100
19	29169	West Columbia	SC	58/100	90/100
20	29204	Columbia	SC	58/100	80/100
21	29210	Columbia	SC	58/100	75/100
22	29510	Andrews	SC	58/100	80/100
23	29624	Anderson	SC	56/100	82/100
24	29042	Denmark	SC	55/100	91/100
25	29040	Dalzell	SC	54/100	78/100
26	29464	Mount Pleasant	SC	54/100	74/100
27	29470	Ravenel	SC	54/100	88/100
28	29526	Conway	SC	54/100	71/100
29	29379	Union	SC	51/100	94/100
30	29205	Columbia	SC	50/100	75/100
31	29207	Columbia	SC	50/100	90/100
32	29223	Columbia	SC	50/100	80/100
33	29323	Chesnee	SC	50/100	75/100
34	29730	Rock Hill	SC	50/100	77/100
35	29745	York	SC	50/100	74/100
36	29803	Aiken	SC	50/100	70/100
37	29804	Aiken	SC	50/100	66/100
38	29805	Aiken	SC	50/100	66/100
39	29808	Aiken	SC	50/100	66/100
40	29810	Allendale	SC	50/100	94/100
41	29102	Manning	SC	49/100	87/100
42	29728	Pageland	SC	49/100	93/100
43	29843	Olar	SC	49/100	96/100
44	29065	Jenkinsville	SC	48/100	98/100
45	29585	Pawleys Island	SC	48/100	68/100
46	29640	Easley	SC	48/100	76/100
47	29006	Batesburg	SC	46/100	91/100
48	29053	Gaston	SC	46/100	92/100
49	29342	Gaffney	SC	46/100	72/100
50	29405	North Charleston	SC	46/100	78/100
51	29448	Harleyville	SC	46/100	91/100
52	29620	Abbeville	SC	46/100	78/100
53	29678	Seneca	SC	46/100	79/100
54	29693	Westminster	SC	46/100	79/100
55	29707	Fort Mill	SC	46/100	94/100
56	29048	Eutawville	SC	45/100	89/100
57	29107	Neeses	SC	45/100	99/100
58	29532	Darlington	SC	45/100	89/100
59	29540	Darlington	SC	45/100	94/100
60	29593	Society Hill	SC	45/100	66/100
61	29646	Greenwood	SC	45/100	95/100
62	29812	Barnwell	SC	45/100	95/100
63	29834	Langley	SC	45/100	98/100
64	29924	Hampton	SC	45/100	90/100
65	29047	Elloree	SC	44/100	95/100
66	29108	Newberry	SC	44/100	89/100
67	29353	Jonesville	SC	44/100	94/100
68	29360	Laurens	SC	44/100	82/100
69	29528	Conway	SC	44/100	91/100
70	29626	Anderson	SC	44/100	82/100
71	29055	Great Falls	SC	43/100	78/100
72	29080	Lynchburg	SC	43/100	93/100
73	29137	Salley	SC	43/100	68/100
74	29306	Spartanburg	SC	43/100	82/100
75	29564	Lane	SC	43/100	97/100
76	29809	New Ellenton	SC	42/100	97/100
77	29061	Hopkins	SC	40/100	86/100
78	29129	Ridge Spring	SC	40/100	94/100
79	29148	Summerton	SC	40/100	84/100
80	29202	Columbia	SC	40/100	90/100
81	29206	Columbia	SC	40/100	75/100
82	29208	Columbia	SC	40/100	93/100
83	29211	Columbia	SC	40/100	93/100
84	29212	Columbia	SC	40/100	80/100
85	29214	Columbia	SC	40/100	90/100
86	29215	Columbia	SC	40/100	90/100
87	29216	Columbia	SC	40/100	93/100
88	29217	Columbia	SC	40/100	93/100
89	29218	Columbia	SC	40/100	93/100
90	29219	Columbia	SC	40/100	93/100
91	29220	Columbia	SC	40/100	93/100
92	29221	Columbia	SC	40/100	90/100
93	29222	Columbia	SC	40/100	90/100
94	29224	Columbia	SC	40/100	93/100
95	29225	Columbia	SC	40/100	93/100
96	29226	Columbia	SC	40/100	93/100
97	29227	Columbia	SC	40/100	93/100
98	29228	Columbia	SC	40/100	90/100
99	29229	Columbia	SC	40/100	85/100
100	29230	Columbia	SC	40/100	90/100

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.