Greensboro, NC GIS Map
Greensboro is a city in Guilford County, North Carolina, with a population of about 299,035. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Guilford County
- Population
- 299,035
- Elevation
- 825 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.0726, -79.7920
- ZIP codes (28)
- 27401, 27402, 27403, 27404, 27405, 27406 …
- Land area
- 134.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Greensboro, NC
Greensboro is a city in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States, and its county seat. The Greensboro–High Point metropolitan area has an estimated 801,000 residents, with the metropolitan area also encompassing the overall center of North Carolina. The city of Greensboro is the most populous city in Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, home to about 1.7 million residents. The population of the city of Greensboro was 299,035 in the 2020 census and estimated at 308,667 in 2025, making it the third-most populous city in North Carolina and the 67th-most populous city in the U.S.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Greensboro
- High Point, NC14 mi
- Kernersville, NC16 mi
- Burlington, NC20 mi
- Thomasville, NC21 mi
- Winston-Salem, NC25 mi
- Lexington, NC31 mi
- Danville, VA42 mi
- Chapel Hill, NC43 mi
Other Cities in Guilford County
GIS Data for Greensboro, NC
The Greensboro 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 Greensboro 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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Greensboro Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
301,198
Households
123,984
Median household income
$61,515
Median age
34.3 years
Median home value
$244,800
Median gross rent
$1,172/mo
Owner-occupied homes
50.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
41%
Below poverty level
17%
Land area
134.3 sq mi
Population density
2,243 / sq mi
County
Greensboro 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
269,666
April 2020 (estimates base)
299,190
July 2024 estimate
307,381
Change 2010-2020
+10.9%
Change 2020-2024
+2.7%
Photos of Greensboro
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Greensboro
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Greensboro.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L.R.Preyer Fb-Po-Ct | 324 West Market Street, 27401 | Owned | 116,078 | — |
| Federal Law Center | 101 South Edgeworth Street, 27401 | Leased | 100,256 | Aug 2031 |
| The Alamance Building | 4905 Koger Blvd, 27407 | Leased | 86,190 | Jun 2029 |
| Biltmore Building, Greensboro, Nc | 1801 Stanley Rd, 27407 | Leased | 38,906 | Nov 2027 |
| Biltmore Building, Greensboro, Nc | 1801 Stanley Rd, 27407 | Leased | 38,906 | Jun 2035 |
| Biltmore Building, Greensboro, Nc | 1801 Stanley Rd, 27407 | Leased | 38,906 | Dec 2027 |
| Biltmore Building, Greensboro, Nc | 1801 Stanley Rd, 27407 | Leased | 38,906 | Oct 2026 |
| Asheville Building | 1500 Pinecroft Rd, 27407 | Leased | 37,772 | Jul 2028 |
| Research Facility One | 2901 East Gate City Boulevard, 27401 | Leased | 30,123 | Sep 2028 |
| Social Security Building, Greensboro, Nc | 6005 Landmark Center Blvd, 27407 | Leased | 18,984 | May 2034 |
| Alamance Office Building | 4905 Koger Blvd, 27407 | Leased | 10,722 | Feb 2027 |
| Alamance Office Building | 4905 Koger Blvd, 27407 | Leased | 10,722 | Nov 2033 |
| Alamance Office Building | 4905 Koger Blvd, 27407 | Leased | 10,722 | Jul 2045 |
| Asheville Bldg, Greensboro, Nc | 1500 Pinecroft Rd, 27407 | Leased | 10,438 | Sep 2028 |
| Asheville Bldg, Greensboro, Nc | 1500 Pinecroft Rd, 27407 | Leased | 10,438 | May 2031 |
| U.S. Trust Center | 301 North Elm Street, 27401 | Leased | 9,598 | Sep 2036 |
| Kinston | 2303 W Meadowview Rd, 27407 | Leased | 5,022 | Apr 2034 |
| Government Building, Greensboro, Nc | 532 Regional Road, 27409 | Leased | 4,863 | Jun 2031 |
| Piedmont Triad Int'l Airport | 1000 Ted Johnson Parkway, 27409 | Leased | 4,407 | Mar 2028 |
| 203 South Church | 203 South Church Street, 27401 | Leased | 3,076 | Apr 2033 |
| Pinehurst Building | 2 Centerview Dr, 27407 | Leased | 2,018 | Jul 2028 |
| The Asheville Building | 1500 Pinecroft Rd, 27407 | Leased | 1,727 | Dec 2028 |
| Morehead Bldg, Greensboro, Nc | 2302 W Meadowview Rd, 27407 | Leased | 1,579 | May 2028 |
| Pinehurst Bldg | 2 Centerview Dr, 27407 | Leased | 214 | Aug 2026 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Greensboro
General soil map unit at the city center: Urban land-Enon-Cecil
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 15.0 cm
- Typical slope
- 1%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Urban land37%
- Cecil19%
Ultisols · Typic Kanhapludults
- Enon11%
Alfisols · Ultic Hapludalfs
- Mecklenburg8%
Alfisols · Ultic Hapludalfs
- Vance6%
Ultisols · Typic Hapludults
- Helena4%
Ultisols · Aquic Hapludults
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 Greensboro
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Greensboro Wtp, Nc weather station, elevation 765 ft, 1 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 89°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 30°F
Annual precipitation
45.9 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 50 | 54 | 62 | 71 | 79 | 85 | 89 | 86 | 81 | 71 | 60 | 52 |
| Avg low °F | 30 | 33 | 39 | 48 | 58 | 65 | 70 | 68 | 61 | 49 | 39 | 33 |
| Precip. in | 3.21 | 2.55 | 3.72 | 3.63 | 3.30 | 5.12 | 5.80 | 4.53 | 4.37 | 3.18 | 3.05 | 3.43 |
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 Greensboro
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Guilford County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 93.4 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Ice StormVery High
- Inland FloodingRelatively High
- Winter WeatherRelatively High
- LightningRelatively High
- HailRelatively Moderate
- HurricaneRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- Cold WaveRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- DroughtRelatively Moderate
- LandslideRelatively 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.
Greensboro FAQ
What county is Greensboro in?
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Greensboro, North Carolina is located in Guilford County.
What is the population of Greensboro?
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Greensboro has a population of about 299,035, making it the number 3 of the 52 North Carolina cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Greensboro?
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The elevation of Greensboro is approximately 825 feet (251 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Greensboro?
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ZIP codes for Greensboro include 27401, 27402, 27403, 27404, 27405, 27406, 27407, 27408, 27409, 27410, 27411, 27412, 27413, 27415, 27416, 27417, 27419, 27420, 27425, 27427, 27429, 27435, 27438, 27455, 27495, 27497, 27498, 27499.
What time zone is Greensboro in?
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Greensboro is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Greensboro from Raleigh?
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Greensboro is about 68 miles from Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina, in a straight line.
How far is Greensboro from Charlotte?
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Greensboro is about 83 miles from Charlotte, the largest city in North Carolina listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Greensboro?
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Cities near Greensboro include High Point, NC (14 miles); Kernersville, NC (16 miles); Burlington, NC (20 miles); Thomasville, NC (21 miles); Winston-Salem, NC (25 miles).
Local notes for Greensboro, NC
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.