Monroe, NC GIS Map
Monroe is a city in Union County, North Carolina, with a population of about 37,370. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Union County
- Population
- 37,370
- Elevation
- 592 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.9854, -80.5495
- ZIP codes (3)
- 28110, 28111, 28112
- Land area
- 32.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Monroe, NC
Monroe is a city in and the county seat of Union County, North Carolina, United States. The population increased from 32,797 in 2010 to 34,551 in 2020, and the 28th most populous city in North Carolina. It is within the Charlotte metropolitan area. Monroe has a council-manager form of government.
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Cities Near Monroe
- Indian Trail, NC9 mi
- Matthews, NC13 mi
- Fort Mill, SC22 mi
- Charlotte, NC24 mi
- Tega Cay, SC27 mi
- Rock Hill, SC27 mi
- Concord, NC29 mi
- Huntersville, NC34 mi
Other Cities in Union County
GIS Data for Monroe, NC
The Monroe 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 Monroe 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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Monroe Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
36,759
Households
12,620
Median household income
$72,540
Median age
35.5 years
Median home value
$309,100
Median gross rent
$1,246/mo
Owner-occupied homes
61.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
Below poverty level
13.3%
Land area
32.2 sq mi
Population density
1,142 / sq mi
County
Monroe 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
32,797
April 2020 (estimates base)
34,626
July 2024 estimate
40,054
Change 2010-2020
+5.6%
Change 2020-2024
+15.7%
Photos of Monroe
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Photos from Wikimedia Commons, taken in or near Monroe. Credits and licenses are shown in the larger view.
Soils of Monroe
General soil map unit at the city center: Tatum-Georgeville
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 18.3 cm
- Typical slope
- 20%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. depth to bedrock
- 127 cm
Soil Components
- Tatum27%
Ultisols · Typic Hapludults
- Tatum25%
Ultisols · Typic Hapludults
- Georgeville18%
Ultisols · Typic Kanhapludults
- Hiwassee5%
Ultisols · Rhodic Kanhapludults
- Georgeville4%
Ultisols · Typic Kanhapludults
- Herndon4%
Ultisols · Typic Kanhapludults
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 Monroe
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Monroe 2 Se, Nc weather station, elevation 550 ft, 1.5 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 91°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 30°F
Annual precipitation
47.8 in
Annual snowfall
2.1 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 53 | 57 | 64 | 74 | 81 | 88 | 91 | 89 | 84 | 74 | 64 | 56 |
| Avg low °F | 30 | 33 | 39 | 47 | 57 | 65 | 69 | 68 | 61 | 49 | 38 | 33 |
| Precip. in | 3.93 | 3.30 | 4.10 | 3.66 | 3.58 | 4.63 | 4.01 | 4.89 | 4.60 | 3.69 | 3.42 | 3.98 |
| Snow in | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
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 Monroe
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Union County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 89.1 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
- TornadoRelatively High
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively High
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- LightningRelatively High
- HurricaneRelatively Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- Heat WaveRelatively Low
- DroughtRelatively Moderate
- HailRelatively Low
- WildfireVery Low
- LandslideVery 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.
Monroe FAQ
What county is Monroe in?
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Monroe, North Carolina is located in Union County.
What is the population of Monroe?
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Monroe has a population of about 37,370, making it the number 27 of the 52 North Carolina cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Monroe?
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The elevation of Monroe is approximately 592 feet (180 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Monroe?
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ZIP codes for Monroe include 28110, 28111, 28112.
What time zone is Monroe in?
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Monroe is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Monroe from Raleigh?
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Monroe is about 121 miles from Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina, in a straight line.
How far is Monroe from Charlotte?
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Monroe is about 24 miles from Charlotte, the largest city in North Carolina listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Monroe?
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Cities near Monroe include Indian Trail, NC (9 miles); Matthews, NC (13 miles); Fort Mill, SC (22 miles); Charlotte, NC (24 miles); Tega Cay, SC (27 miles).
Local notes for Monroe, NC
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