Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 27284 27284, NC — Zone AE and 29301 Spartanburg, SC — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 27284 27284, NC — Zone AE | 29301 Spartanburg, SC — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 27284 27284, NC — Zone AE | 29301 Spartanburg, SC — Zone AE |
| zip code | 27284 | 29301 |
| city | 27284 | Spartanburg |
| state | North Carolina | South Carolina |
| state code | NC | SC |
| 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 | 1,305 | 1,305 |
| base flood elevation | 18 ft | 25 ft |
| historical floods | 7 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2020 | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2023 |
| nearest water | Chesapeake Bay (2.0 miles) | Colorado River (1.0 miles) |
| elevation ft | 89 | 114 |
| population | 39,219 | 30,805 |
| median home value | 667,608 | 724,311 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $130,644 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $100,203 |
| 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 | 4787C535J | 1643C552J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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