Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 17053 17053, PA — Zone AE and 77079 77079, TX — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 17053 17053, PA — Zone AE | 77079 77079, TX — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 17053 17053, PA — Zone AE | 77079 77079, TX — Zone A |
| zip code | 17053 | 77079 |
| city | 17053 | 77079 |
| state | Pennsylvania | Texas |
| state code | PA | TX |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | 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 | 2,375 | 2,375 |
| base flood elevation | 19 ft | 5 ft |
| historical floods | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2007 | 13 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2020 |
| nearest water | Hudson River (2.2 miles) | Lake Michigan (0.3 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,319 | 1,007 |
| population | 53,518 | 39,131 |
| median home value | 489,289 | 509,787 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $39,728 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $19,964 |
| 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 | 9408C257J | 5633C139J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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