Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 02379 02379, MA — Zone AE and 21216 21216, MD — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 02379 02379, MA — Zone AE | 21216 21216, MD — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 02379 02379, MA — Zone AE | 21216 21216, MD — Zone AE |
| zip code | 02379 | 21216 |
| city | 02379 | 21216 |
| state | Massachusetts | Maryland |
| state code | MA | MD |
| 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 | 3,489 | 3,489 |
| base flood elevation | 23 ft | 21 ft |
| historical floods | 15 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2005 | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2022 |
| nearest water | Missouri River (2.1 miles) | Lake Superior (0.1 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,022 | 684 |
| population | 58,948 | 51,946 |
| median home value | 252,632 | 476,989 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $109,940 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $199,898 |
| 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 | 2973C639J | 6714C368J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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