Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 19703 19703, DE — Zone X and 28631 28631, NC — Zone X. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 19703 19703, DE — Zone X | 28631 28631, NC — Zone X |
|---|---|---|
| name | 19703 19703, DE — Zone X | 28631 28631, NC — Zone X |
| zip code | 19703 | 28631 |
| city | 19703 | 28631 |
| state | Delaware | North Carolina |
| state code | DE | NC |
| category | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| flood zone | Zone X (Low Risk — Minimal Flood Hazard) | Zone X (Low Risk — Minimal Flood Hazard) |
| risk level | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| annual flood prob | Less than 0.2% annual chance | Less than 0.2% annual chance |
| insurance required | Optional — minimal flood hazard area | Optional — minimal flood hazard area |
| avg annual premium | 255 | 255 |
| 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: 2017 | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years |
| nearest water | Tampa Bay (3.2 miles) | Lake Huron (4.9 miles) |
| elevation ft | 99 | 551 |
| population | 70,753 | 17,420 |
| median home value | 780,554 | 527,636 |
| flood damage risk | 5-10% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $99,308 | 5-10% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $126,286 |
| mitigation tips | While flood risk is minimal, consider affordable flood insurance; maintain proper drainage around foundation; keep storm drains clear; be aware that 25% of flood claims come from low-risk zones; have an emergency plan. | While flood risk is minimal, consider affordable flood insurance; maintain proper drainage around foundation; keep storm drains clear; be aware that 25% of flood claims come from low-risk zones; have an emergency plan. |
| fema map id | 5346C305J | 2105C689J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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