Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 17754 17754, PA — Zone A and 27889 27889, NC — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 17754 17754, PA — Zone A | 27889 27889, NC — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 17754 17754, PA — Zone A | 27889 27889, NC — Zone AE |
| zip code | 17754 | 27889 |
| city | 17754 | 27889 |
| state | Pennsylvania | North Carolina |
| state code | PA | NC |
| 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 | 1,567 | 1,567 |
| base flood elevation | 12 ft | 10 ft |
| historical floods | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2011 | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2011 |
| nearest water | Atlantic Ocean (3.8 miles) | Tampa Bay (2.8 miles) |
| elevation ft | 209 | 1,930 |
| population | 31,837 | 21,079 |
| median home value | 169,084 | 677,803 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $195,467 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $121,843 |
| 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 | 8063C998J | 8203C289J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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