New York City, NY GIS Map
New York City is a city in New York County, New York, with a population of about 8,336,817. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- New York County
- Population
- 8,336,817
- Elevation
- 43 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.7128, -74.0060
- ZIP codes (40)
- 10001, 10002, 10003, 10004, 10005, 10006 …
- Land area
- 300.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About New York City, NY
New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States. It is located at the southern tip of New York State on New York Harbor, one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs—Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island—each being coextensive with its respective county. It is the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the United States by both population and urban area. New York is a global center of technology, finance and commerce, culture, entertainment and media, academics and scientific output, the arts and fashion—and as home to the headquarters of the United Nations, international diplomacy. New York City is known for its fast pace and continuous urban energy.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near New York City
GIS Data for New York City, NY
The New York City map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in New York City without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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New York City Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
8,483,844
Households
3,334,088
Median household income
$80,483
Median age
38.2 years
Median home value
$777,600
Median gross rent
$1,821/mo
Owner-occupied homes
32.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.6%
Below poverty level
17.9%
Land area
300.5 sq mi
Population density
28,236 / sq mi
County
New York City Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
8,175,133
April 2020 (estimates base)
8,805,594
July 2024 estimate
8,478,072
Change 2010-2020
+7.7%
Change 2020-2024
-3.7%
Photos of New York City
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Photos from Wikimedia Commons, taken in or near New York City. Credits and licenses are shown in the larger view.
Federal Buildings & Leases in New York City
GSA-managed federal properties in and around New York City.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob K. Javits Fb/Cit | 26 Federal Plaza, 10278 | Owned | 2,287,780 | — |
| Federal Bldg-201 VA | 201 Varick St, 10014 | Owned | 939,414 | — |
| Ted Weiss Federal Building | 290 Broadway, 10007 | Owned | 768,646 | — |
| Daniel P Moynihan USCH | 500 Pearl St, 10007 | Owned | 684,442 | — |
| Thurgood Marshall USCH | 40 Centre St, 10007 | Owned | 541,013 | — |
| Conrad B Duberstein Usbnk Cths | 271 Cadman Plz E, 11201 | Owned | 495,107 | — |
| Theodore Roosevelt US Cths | 225 Cadman Plaza South Building, 11201 | Owned | 478,589 | — |
| Alex Hamilton US Cust House | 1 Bowling Grn, 10004 | Owned | 377,860 | — |
| Emanuel Celler US Courthouse | 225 Cadman Plz E North Building, 11201 | Owned | 265,088 | — |
| 99 10th Avenue Ny Ny | 99 10th Ave, 10011 | Leased | 224,000 | Jun 2031 |
| One World Trade Center 2014 | 1 World Trade Ctr, 10007 | Leased | 220,610 | Jan 2036 |
| 100 Pearl Street, New York, Ny 10004 | 100 Pearl St, 10004 | Leased | 207,000 | Jan 2042 |
| Silvio J Mollo FB | 1 Saint Andrews Plz, 10007 | Owned | 133,534 | — |
| Ronald H. Brown U.S. Mission To The U.N. | 799 United Nations Plz, 10017 | Owned | 126,986 | — |
| 31-00 47th Avenue, Long Island City, New York 11101 | 31-00 47th Ave 5th Floor, 11101 | Leased | 102,322 | Jun 2041 |
| 31-00 47th Avenue, Long Island City, New York 11101 | 31-00 47th Ave 5th Floor, 11101 | Leased | 102,322 | May 2041 |
| Renaissance Plaza-Brooklyn Ny | 335 Adams St, 11201 | Leased | 94,000 | Oct 2044 |
| Renaissance Plaza-Brooklyn Ny | 335 Adams St, 11201 | Leased | 94,000 | Oct 2043 |
| 86 Chambers Street | 86 Chambers St, 10007 | Leased | 72,258 | Dec 2026 |
| 2 Metro Tech Center | 100 Myrtle Ave, 11201 | Leased | 67,567 | Dec 2037 |
| The Paxton, 532 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201-5308 | 532 Fulton St, 11201 | Leased | 54,132 | Jun 2041 |
| 33 Maiden Lane | 33 Maiden Ln, 10038 | Leased | 43,936 | Sep 2036 |
| Nyc Armstrong Building | 545 W 112th St, 10025 | Leased | 43,387 | Aug 2031 |
| Broad Financial Center-Nyc | 33 Whitehall St, 10004 | Leased | 39,721 | Sep 2031 |
| Financial Square Building | 32 Old Slip, 10005 | Leased | 39,378 | Aug 2034 |
Showing the 25 largest of 55 properties.
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of New York City
General soil map unit at the city center: Urban land
Soil Properties
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 11.8 cm
- Typical slope
- 2%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Urban land85%
- Udipsamments5%
Entisols
- Udorthents5%
Entisols
- Wassaic1%
Alfisols · Glossic Hapludalfs
- Chatfield1%
Inceptisols · Typic Dystrudepts
- Riverhead1%
Inceptisols · Typic Dystrudepts
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of New York City
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the New York Cntrl Pk Twr, Ny weather station, elevation 130 ft, 5 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 85°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 28°F
Annual precipitation
49.5 in
Annual snowfall
29.8 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 40 | 42 | 50 | 62 | 71 | 80 | 85 | 83 | 76 | 64 | 54 | 44 |
| Avg low °F | 28 | 30 | 36 | 46 | 55 | 64 | 70 | 69 | 62 | 51 | 42 | 34 |
| Precip. in | 3.64 | 3.19 | 4.29 | 4.09 | 3.96 | 4.54 | 4.60 | 4.56 | 4.31 | 4.38 | 3.58 | 4.38 |
| Snow in | 8.8 | 10.1 | 5.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 4.9 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in New York City
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for New York County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 98.8 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Heat WaveRelatively High
- Strong WindVery High
- Inland FloodingVery High
- Winter WeatherVery High
- Cold WaveRelatively High
- EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
- HurricaneRelatively High
- LightningRelatively High
- HailRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormRelatively High
- Coastal FloodingRelatively Moderate
- LandslideVery Low
- WildfireVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
New York City FAQ
What county is New York City in?
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New York City, New York is located in New York County.
What is the population of New York City?
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New York City has a population of about 8,336,817, making it the largest of the 51 New York cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of New York City?
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The elevation of New York City is approximately 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in New York City?
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ZIP codes for New York City include 10001, 10002, 10003, 10004, 10005, 10006, 10007, 10008, 10009, 10010, 10011, 10012, 10013, 10014, 10016, 10017, 10018, 10019, 10020, 10021, 10022, 10023, 10024, 10025, 10026, 10027, 10028, 10029, 10030, 10031, 10032, 10033, 10034, 10035, 10036, 10037, 10038, 10039, 10040, 10041.
What time zone is New York City in?
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New York City is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is New York City from Albany?
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New York City is about 135 miles from Albany, the capital of New York, in a straight line.
What cities are near New York City?
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Cities near New York City include Jersey City, NJ (2 miles); Hoboken, NJ (3 miles); Union City, NJ (5 miles); West New York, NJ (5 miles); North Bergen, NJ (6 miles).
Local notes for New York City, NY
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.