Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 02575 02575, MA — Zone AE and 23504 23504, VA — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 02575 02575, MA — Zone AE | 23504 23504, VA — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 02575 02575, MA — Zone AE | 23504 23504, VA — Zone A |
| zip code | 02575 | 23504 |
| city | 02575 | 23504 |
| state | Massachusetts | Virginia |
| state code | MA | VA |
| 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 | 928 | 928 |
| base flood elevation | 11 ft | 20 ft |
| historical floods | 15 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2008 | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2013 |
| nearest water | Ohio River (3.9 miles) | Lake Superior (3.1 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,374 | 562 |
| population | 31,813 | 33,403 |
| median home value | 412,564 | 711,314 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $180,723 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $145,487 |
| 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 | 8656C982J | 9758C467J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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