Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 01027 01027, MA — Zone AE and 11429 11429, NY — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 01027 01027, MA — Zone AE | 11429 11429, NY — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 01027 01027, MA — Zone AE | 11429 11429, NY — Zone A |
| zip code | 01027 | 11429 |
| city | 01027 | 11429 |
| state | Massachusetts | New York |
| state code | MA | NY |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) |
| risk level | High Risk | High Risk |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) | 1% annual chance (100-year flood) |
| insurance required | Required for federally-backed mortgages | Required for federally-backed mortgages |
| avg annual premium | 822 | 822 |
| base flood elevation | 12 ft | 21 ft |
| historical floods | 15 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2005 | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 |
| nearest water | Rio Grande (2.5 miles) | drainage canal (1.8 miles) |
| elevation ft | 803 | 365 |
| population | 36,068 | 50,502 |
| median home value | 406,713 | 472,193 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $143,526 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $43,325 |
| mitigation tips | Elevate utilities above base flood elevation; install sump pumps with battery backup; consider flood-proofing ground floor; maintain flood insurance; create an emergency evacuation plan; store important documents above flood level. | Elevate utilities above base flood elevation; install sump pumps with battery backup; consider flood-proofing ground floor; maintain flood insurance; create an emergency evacuation plan; store important documents above flood level. |
| fema map id | 2714C866J | 1680C907J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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