Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 02557 02557, MA — Zone X and 05250 05250, VT — Zone X-shaded. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 02557 02557, MA — Zone X | 05250 05250, VT — Zone X-shaded |
|---|---|---|
| name | 02557 02557, MA — Zone X | 05250 05250, VT — Zone X-shaded |
| zip code | 02557 | 05250 |
| city | 02557 | 05250 |
| state | Massachusetts | Vermont |
| state code | MA | VT |
| category | Low Risk | Moderate Risk |
| flood zone | Zone X (Low Risk — Minimal Flood Hazard) | Zone X-shaded (Moderate Risk — 500-Year Floodplain) |
| risk level | Low Risk | Moderate Risk |
| annual flood prob | Less than 0.2% annual chance | 0.2% annual chance (500-year flood) |
| insurance required | Optional — minimal flood hazard area | Recommended but not required |
| avg annual premium | 330 | 330 |
| base flood elevation | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area |
| historical floods | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years |
| nearest water | Merrimack River (2.4 miles) | Delaware River (3.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,400 | 337 |
| population | 72,251 | 32,321 |
| median home value | 184,538 | 637,707 |
| flood damage risk | 5-10% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $191,495 | 15-30% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $106,857 |
| mitigation tips | While flood risk is minimal, consider affordable flood insurance; maintain proper drainage around foundation; keep storm drains clear; be aware that 25% of flood claims come from low-risk zones; have an emergency plan. | Consider purchasing flood insurance even though not required; install backflow preventers on sewer lines; grade your lot to direct water away from foundation; keep gutters and drainage clear; know your evacuation route. |
| fema map id | 2906C404J | 6057C229J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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