Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 11937 11937, NY — Zone A and 12169 12169, NY — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 11937 11937, NY — Zone A | 12169 12169, NY — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 11937 11937, NY — Zone A | 12169 12169, NY — Zone AE |
| zip code | 11937 | 12169 |
| city | 11937 | 12169 |
| state | New York | New York |
| state code | NY | NY |
| 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 | 1,116 | 1,116 |
| base flood elevation | 14 ft | 8 ft |
| historical floods | 4 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2024 | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2006 |
| nearest water | Chesapeake Bay (4.9 miles) | Galveston Bay (3.8 miles) |
| elevation ft | 256 | 1,155 |
| population | 59,533 | 55,558 |
| median home value | 759,168 | 514,443 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $96,591 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $94,604 |
| 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 | 6246C539J | 7139C558J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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