Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 17043 17043, PA — Zone A and 36039 36039, AL — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 17043 17043, PA — Zone A | 36039 36039, AL — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 17043 17043, PA — Zone A | 36039 36039, AL — Zone A |
| zip code | 17043 | 36039 |
| city | 17043 | 36039 |
| state | Pennsylvania | Alabama |
| state code | PA | AL |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) |
| 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 | 1,356 | 1,356 |
| base flood elevation | 18 ft | 24 ft |
| historical floods | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2020 | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years |
| nearest water | local river (1.3 miles) | James River (4.0 miles) |
| elevation ft | 946 | 839 |
| population | 57,519 | 53,921 |
| median home value | 722,276 | 770,770 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $195,047 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $138,613 |
| 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 | 4118C726J | 4821C163J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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