Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 07869 07869, NJ — Zone AE and 12143 12143, NY — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 07869 07869, NJ — Zone AE | 12143 12143, NY — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 07869 07869, NJ — Zone AE | 12143 12143, NY — Zone AE |
| zip code | 07869 | 12143 |
| city | 07869 | 12143 |
| state | New Jersey | New York |
| state code | NJ | NY |
| 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 | 2,825 | 2,825 |
| base flood elevation | 30 ft | 14 ft |
| historical floods | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2021 | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2005 |
| nearest water | retention pond (2.3 miles) | Connecticut River (1.8 miles) |
| elevation ft | 833 | 54 |
| population | 51,391 | 52,700 |
| median home value | 750,496 | 794,691 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $116,610 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $172,212 |
| 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 | 3437C583J | 1517C759J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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