Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 02347 02347, MA — Zone AE and 24272 24272, VA — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 02347 02347, MA — Zone AE | 24272 24272, VA — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 02347 02347, MA — Zone AE | 24272 24272, VA — Zone AE |
| zip code | 02347 | 24272 |
| city | 02347 | 24272 |
| state | Massachusetts | Virginia |
| state code | MA | VA |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) |
| 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 | 1,477 | 1,476 |
| base flood elevation | 30 ft | 30 ft |
| historical floods | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2007 | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2015 |
| nearest water | James River (2.5 miles) | Potomac River (1.3 miles) |
| elevation ft | 994 | 1,142 |
| population | 35,693 | 26,764 |
| median home value | 649,890 | 507,038 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $111,914 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $57,666 |
| 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 | 9589C323J | 6065C533J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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