Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 08735 08735, NJ — Zone A and 77485 77485, TX — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 08735 08735, NJ — Zone A | 77485 77485, TX — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 08735 08735, NJ — Zone A | 77485 77485, TX — Zone AE |
| zip code | 08735 | 77485 |
| city | 08735 | 77485 |
| state | New Jersey | Texas |
| state code | NJ | TX |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | 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 | 1,766 | 1,766 |
| base flood elevation | 23 ft | 6 ft |
| historical floods | 15 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2017 | 6 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2013 |
| nearest water | Pacific Ocean (0.7 miles) | Puget Sound (0.2 miles) |
| elevation ft | 879 | 1,835 |
| population | 24,644 | 70,097 |
| median home value | 556,684 | 338,038 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $52,756 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $182,337 |
| 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 | 3444C777J | 3649C371J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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