Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 18229 18229, PA — Zone AE and 36553 36553, AL — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 18229 18229, PA — Zone AE | 36553 36553, AL — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 18229 18229, PA — Zone AE | 36553 36553, AL — Zone A |
| zip code | 18229 | 36553 |
| city | 18229 | 36553 |
| state | Pennsylvania | Alabama |
| state code | PA | AL |
| 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 | 2,388 | 2,388 |
| base flood elevation | 14 ft | 11 ft |
| historical floods | 1 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2006 | 8 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2021 |
| nearest water | Columbia River (1.6 miles) | Lake Michigan (0.7 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,584 | 646 |
| population | 20,873 | 39,457 |
| median home value | 386,475 | 327,587 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $146,382 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $40,130 |
| 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 | 1333C564J | 3838C507J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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