Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 08731 08731, NJ — Zone VE and 79256 79256, TX — Zone VE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 08731 08731, NJ — Zone VE | 79256 79256, TX — Zone VE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 08731 08731, NJ — Zone VE | 79256 79256, TX — Zone VE |
| zip code | 08731 | 79256 |
| city | 08731 | 79256 |
| state | New Jersey | Texas |
| state code | NJ | TX |
| category | Very High Risk | Very High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) | Zone VE (Very High Risk — Coastal 100-Year + Wave Action) |
| risk level | Very High Risk | Very High Risk |
| annual flood prob | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action | 1% annual chance with velocity wave action |
| insurance required | Required — highest risk coastal zone | Required — highest risk coastal zone |
| avg annual premium | 5,346 | 5,342 |
| base flood elevation | 23 ft | 27 ft |
| historical floods | 5 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2010 | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years |
| nearest water | Mississippi River (4.1 miles) | Chesapeake Bay (0.4 miles) |
| elevation ft | 44 | 1,889 |
| population | 59,525 | 4,298 |
| median home value | 274,409 | 423,652 |
| flood damage risk | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $25,372 | 65-80% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $10,517 |
| mitigation tips | Reinforce foundation against wave action; install storm shutters; elevate entire structure if possible; maintain maximum flood insurance coverage; establish evacuation routes; consider relocating critical infrastructure to upper floors. | Reinforce foundation against wave action; install storm shutters; elevate entire structure if possible; maintain maximum flood insurance coverage; establish evacuation routes; consider relocating critical infrastructure to upper floors. |
| fema map id | 6446C744J | 1273C119J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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