Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 17841 17841, PA — Zone AE and 47304 47304, IN — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 17841 17841, PA — Zone AE | 47304 47304, IN — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 17841 17841, PA — Zone AE | 47304 47304, IN — Zone AE |
| zip code | 17841 | 47304 |
| city | 17841 | 47304 |
| state | Pennsylvania | Indiana |
| state code | PA | IN |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone AE (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain) | 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 | 1,875 | 1,875 |
| base flood elevation | 28 ft | 24 ft |
| historical floods | 12 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2011 | 15 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2006 |
| nearest water | Pacific Ocean (1.6 miles) | Pacific Ocean (4.1 miles) |
| elevation ft | 40 | 1,025 |
| population | 17,661 | 78,961 |
| median home value | 317,021 | 435,536 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $93,011 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $50,117 |
| 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 | 7473C520J | 2253C262J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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