Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 27503 27503, NC — Zone AE and 33478 33478, FL — Zone A. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 27503 27503, NC — Zone AE | 33478 33478, FL — Zone A |
|---|---|---|
| name | 27503 27503, NC — Zone AE | 33478 33478, FL — Zone A |
| zip code | 27503 | 33478 |
| city | 27503 | 33478 |
| state | North Carolina | Florida |
| state code | NC | FL |
| 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 | 1,153 | 1,153 |
| base flood elevation | 5 ft | 14 ft |
| historical floods | 0 recorded flood events in the past 50 years | 9 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2016 |
| nearest water | Long Island Sound (4.9 miles) | Lake Erie (0.4 miles) |
| elevation ft | 764 | 10 |
| population | 52,510 | 23,628 |
| median home value | 271,662 | 753,272 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $180,359 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $129,228 |
| 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 | 7075C688J | 1717C462J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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