Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 17215 17215, PA — Zone X-shaded and 27403 27403, NC — Zone X-shaded. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 17215 17215, PA — Zone X-shaded | 27403 27403, NC — Zone X-shaded |
|---|---|---|
| name | 17215 17215, PA — Zone X-shaded | 27403 27403, NC — Zone X-shaded |
| zip code | 17215 | 27403 |
| city | 17215 | 27403 |
| state | Pennsylvania | North Carolina |
| state code | PA | NC |
| category | Moderate Risk | Moderate Risk |
| flood zone | Zone X-shaded (Moderate Risk — 500-Year Floodplain) | Zone X-shaded (Moderate Risk — 500-Year Floodplain) |
| risk level | Moderate Risk | Moderate Risk |
| annual flood prob | 0.2% annual chance (500-year flood) | 0.2% annual chance (500-year flood) |
| insurance required | Recommended but not required | Recommended but not required |
| avg annual premium | 746 | 746 |
| base flood elevation | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area | N/A — not in Special Flood Hazard Area |
| historical floods | 2 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2004 | 12 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2013 |
| nearest water | Gulf of Mexico (2.4 miles) | Ohio River (4.1 miles) |
| elevation ft | 321 | 1,798 |
| population | 48,603 | 40,692 |
| median home value | 423,871 | 386,528 |
| flood damage risk | 15-30% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $154,120 | 15-30% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $36,167 |
| mitigation tips | Consider purchasing flood insurance even though not required; install backflow preventers on sewer lines; grade your lot to direct water away from foundation; keep gutters and drainage clear; know your evacuation route. | Consider purchasing flood insurance even though not required; install backflow preventers on sewer lines; grade your lot to direct water away from foundation; keep gutters and drainage clear; know your evacuation route. |
| fema map id | 6557C671J | 7693C956J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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