Flood Zone Comparison
Compare key metrics between 30256 30256, GA — Zone A and 34737 34737, FL — Zone AE. Data sourced from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (2025).
| Metric | 30256 30256, GA — Zone A | 34737 34737, FL — Zone AE |
|---|---|---|
| name | 30256 30256, GA — Zone A | 34737 34737, FL — Zone AE |
| zip code | 30256 | 34737 |
| city | 30256 | 34737 |
| state | Georgia | Florida |
| state code | GA | FL |
| 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 | 2,899 | 2,899 |
| base flood elevation | 20 ft | 19 ft |
| historical floods | 11 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2013 | 3 recorded flood events in the past 50 years. Most recent major flood: 2018 |
| nearest water | Gulf of Mexico (4.4 miles) | Lake Ontario (1.2 miles) |
| elevation ft | 1,972 | 96 |
| population | 62,706 | 66,453 |
| median home value | 306,067 | 636,039 |
| flood damage risk | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $177,665 | 40-60% chance of flood damage over a 30-year mortgage. Estimated average damage per flood event: $63,848 |
| 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 | 6868C413J | 6073C720J |
| last updated | 2025-01-01 | 2025-01-01 |
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