Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 27505 27505, NC — Zone AE and 60444 60444, IL — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 27505 27505, NC — Zone AE | 60444 60444, IL — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 27505 27505, NC — Zone AE | 60444 60444, IL — Zone AE |
| zip code | 27505 | 60444 |
| city | 27505 | 60444 |
| state | North Carolina | Illinois |
| state code | NC | IL |
| 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 | 2,058 | 2,058 |
| base flood elevation | 27 ft | 15 ft |
| historical floods | 4 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2014 | 10 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2005 |
| nearest water | local stream (4.9 miles) | Ohio River (4.6 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,898 | 1,375 |
| population | 2,666 | 77,260 |
| median home value | 268,963 | 699,031 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $177,538 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $43,205 |
| 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 | 7802C255J | 5742C301J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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