Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 20733 20733, MD — Zone AE and 29613 29613, SC — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 20733 20733, MD — Zone AE | 29613 29613, SC — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 20733 20733, MD — Zone AE | 29613 29613, SC — Zone A |
| zip code | 20733 | 29613 |
| city | 20733 | 29613 |
| state | Maryland | South Carolina |
| state code | MD | SC |
| 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 | 1,788 | 1,788 |
| base flood elevation | 6 ft | 29 ft |
| historical floods | 12 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2007 | 14 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2012 |
| nearest water | Lake Superior (4.6 miles) | Puget Sound (0.2 miles) |
| elevation ft | 508 | 1,510 |
| population | 25,849 | 13,044 |
| median home value | 553,530 | 132,988 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $135,406 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $82,377 |
| 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 | 2091C786J | 2238C527J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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