Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 29169 29169, SC — Zone A and 56434 56434, MN — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 29169 29169, SC — Zone A | 56434 56434, MN — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 29169 29169, SC — Zone A | 56434 56434, MN — Zone AE |
| zip code | 29169 | 56434 |
| city | 29169 | 56434 |
| state | South Carolina | Minnesota |
| state code | SC | MN |
| category | High Risk | High Risk |
| flood zone | Zone A (High Risk — 100-Year Floodplain, No BFE) | 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 | 1,485 | 1,485 |
| base flood elevation | 11 ft | 17 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: 2009 |
| nearest water | Long Island Sound (3.6 miles) | local river (0.8 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,277 | 1,065 |
| population | 39,171 | 12,681 |
| median home value | 602,911 | 465,762 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $177,207 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $140,516 |
| 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 | 1476C773J | 6814C840J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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