Durham, NC GIS Map
Durham is a city in Durham County, North Carolina, with a population of about 283,506. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Durham County
- Population
- 283,506
- Elevation
- 395 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.9940, -78.8986
- ZIP codes (16)
- 27701, 27702, 27703, 27704, 27705, 27706 …
- Land area
- 118.8 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Durham, NC
Durham is a city in the U.S. state of North Carolina, being the county seat of Durham County, with outskirts of the city limits also extending into Orange County and Wake County. Durham is the 4th-most populous city in North Carolina and 70th-most populous city in the United States with a population of 283,506 at the 2020 census. The four-county Durham–Chapel Hill metropolitan area has an estimated 620,000 residents, while the greater Research Triangle area has a population of over 2.37 million people. The city is located in the east-central part of the Piedmont region along the Eno River.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Durham
GIS Data for Durham, NC
The Durham 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 Durham 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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Durham Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
291,467
Households
126,550
Median household income
$81,619
Median age
35.1 years
Median home value
$392,800
Median gross rent
$1,508/mo
Owner-occupied homes
52.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
57.3%
Below poverty level
11.7%
Land area
118.8 sq mi
Population density
2,453 / sq mi
County
Durham 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
228,330
April 2020 (estimates base)
283,827
July 2024 estimate
301,870
Change 2010-2020
+24.3%
Change 2020-2024
+6.4%
Photos of Durham
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Durham
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Durham.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pamlico | 3306 Nc 54, 27709 | Leased | 67,951 | Apr 2035 |
| Grand Slam Building | 4930 Old Page Rd, 27703 | Leased | 49,951 | Jun 2034 |
| Park Office Center | 800 Park Dr, 27709 | Leased | 39,012 | Mar 2031 |
| Roycroft Building | 301 Roycroft Dr, 27703 | Leased | 23,530 | Mar 2038 |
| Stirrup Creek | 4024 Stirrup Creek Dr, 27703 | Leased | 18,475 | Apr 2029 |
| Valley View | 3511 Shannon Rd Ste. 200, 27707 | Leased | 14,253 | Sep 2029 |
| US Post Office-Cths | 323 E Chapel Hill St, 27701 | Leased | 12,636 | Sep 2026 |
| Building 105 | 2410 Presidential Dr, 27703 | Leased | 9,980 | Dec 2034 |
| Probation And Parole Ofc. Bldg | 2330 Broad St, 27704 | Leased | 4,870 | Nov 2034 |
| Westgate Office Center | 3518 Westgate Drive, 27707 | Leased | 2,933 | Mar 2036 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Durham
General soil map unit at the city center: White Store-Urban land
Soil Properties
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 21.0 cm
- Typical slope
- 1%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. depth to bedrock
- 143 cm
- Min. annual water table depth
- 38 cm
Soil Components
- Urban land52%
- White Store35%
Alfisols · Oxyaquic Vertic Hapludalfs
- White Store4%
Alfisols · Oxyaquic Vertic Hapludalfs
- Chewacla2%
Inceptisols · Fluvaquentic Dystrudepts
- Mayodan1%
Ultisols · Typic Hapludults
- Wehadkee1%
Inceptisols · Fluvaquentic Endoaquepts
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 Durham
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Durham, Nc weather station, elevation 400 ft, 4.9 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 87°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 28°F
Annual precipitation
48.6 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 49 | 52 | 61 | 70 | 77 | 83 | 87 | 85 | 79 | 70 | 60 | 52 |
| Avg low °F | 28 | 30 | 37 | 46 | 55 | 64 | 69 | 67 | 61 | 48 | 37 | 32 |
| Precip. in | 3.98 | 2.91 | 4.51 | 3.66 | 3.80 | 5.24 | 4.20 | 5.23 | 4.70 | 3.35 | 3.65 | 3.34 |
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 Durham
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Durham County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 89.6 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 Moderate
- TornadoRelatively High
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively High
- HurricaneRelatively Moderate
- HailRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively High
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormRelatively High
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- LandslideVery Low
- DroughtRelatively 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.
Durham FAQ
What county is Durham in?
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Durham, North Carolina is located in Durham County.
What is the population of Durham?
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Durham has a population of about 283,506, making it the number 4 of the 52 North Carolina cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Durham?
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The elevation of Durham is approximately 395 feet (120 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Durham?
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ZIP codes for Durham include 27701, 27702, 27703, 27704, 27705, 27706, 27707, 27708, 27709, 27710, 27711, 27712, 27713, 27715, 27717, 27722.
What time zone is Durham in?
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Durham is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Durham from Raleigh?
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Durham is about 21 miles from Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina, in a straight line.
How far is Durham from Charlotte?
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Durham is about 121 miles from Charlotte, the largest city in North Carolina listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Durham?
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Cities near Durham include Chapel Hill, NC (10 miles); Morrisville, NC (12 miles); Cary, NC (15 miles); Apex, NC (18 miles); Raleigh, NC (21 miles).
Local notes for Durham, NC
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.