Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 06489 06489, CT — Zone X and 12493 12493, NY — Zone X. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 06489 06489, CT — Zone X | 12493 12493, NY — Zone X |
|---|---|---|
| name | 06489 06489, CT — Zone X | 12493 12493, NY — Zone X |
| zip code | 06489 | 12493 |
| city | 06489 | 12493 |
| state | Connecticut | New York |
| state code | CT | NY |
| category | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| flood zone | Zone X (Low Risk — Minimal Flood Hazard) | Zone X (Low Risk — Minimal Flood Hazard) |
| risk level | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| annual flood prob | Less than 0.2% annual chance | Less than 0.2% annual chance |
| insurance required | Optional — minimal flood hazard area | Optional — minimal flood hazard area |
| avg annual premium | 483 | 483 |
| base flood elevation | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area |
| historical floods | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2016 | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2019 |
| nearest water | Mississippi River (1.6 miles) | Pacific Ocean (1.7 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,446 | 1,517 |
| population | 18,686 | 72,730 |
| median home value | 550,470 | 739,919 |
| flood damage risk | 5-10% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $16,417 | 5-10% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $156,290 |
| 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. | 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. |
| fema map id | 7658C790J | 7162C323J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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