Mooresville, NC GIS Map
Mooresville is a city in Iredell County, North Carolina, with a population of about 49,001. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Iredell County
- Population
- 49,001
- Elevation
- 909 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.5849, -80.8101
- ZIP codes (2)
- 28115, 28117
- Land area
- 27.4 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Mooresville, NC
Mooresville is a town located in the southwestern section of Iredell County, North Carolina, United States, and is a part of the Charlotte metropolitan area. The population was 50,193 at the 2020 census, making it the most populous municipality in Iredell County. It is located approximately 25 miles (40 km) north of Charlotte.
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Cities Near Mooresville
- Cornelius, NC7 mi
- Huntersville, NC12 mi
- Kannapolis, NC13 mi
- Statesville, NC14 mi
- Concord, NC18 mi
- Salisbury, NC20 mi
- Charlotte, NC25 mi
- Gastonia, NC31 mi
Other Cities in Iredell County
GIS Data for Mooresville, NC
The Mooresville 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 Mooresville 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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Mooresville Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
52,381
Households
20,009
Median household income
$89,647
Median age
35.8 years
Median home value
$390,900
Median gross rent
$1,626/mo
Owner-occupied homes
58.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.5%
Below poverty level
7.3%
Land area
27.4 sq mi
Population density
1,914 / sq mi
County
Mooresville 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
32,711
April 2020 (estimates base)
50,295
July 2024 estimate
52,884
Change 2010-2020
+53.8%
Change 2020-2024
+5.1%
Photos of Mooresville
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Soils of Mooresville
General soil map unit at the city center: Hiwassee-Cecil
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 19.3 cm
- Typical slope
- 5%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Cecil17%
Ultisols · Typic Kanhapludults
- Cecil15%
Ultisols · Typic Kanhapludults
- Hiwassee13%
Ultisols · Rhodic Kanhapludults
- Hiwassee12%
Ultisols · Rhodic Kanhapludults
- Cecil6%
Ultisols · Typic Kanhapludults
- Chewacla6%
Inceptisols · Fluvaquentic 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 Mooresville
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Salisbury 9 Wnw, Nc weather station, elevation 725 ft, 13.1 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 89°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 27°F
Annual precipitation
44.3 in
Annual snowfall
3.7 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 50 | 54 | 61 | 71 | 78 | 85 | 89 | 87 | 81 | 72 | 61 | 53 |
| Avg low °F | 27 | 30 | 37 | 45 | 55 | 64 | 68 | 66 | 59 | 46 | 36 | 30 |
| Precip. in | 3.63 | 3.15 | 4.01 | 3.81 | 3.52 | 4.30 | 3.82 | 3.99 | 4.02 | 3.08 | 3.22 | 3.72 |
| Snow in | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.9 |
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 Mooresville
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Iredell County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 80.8 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Ice StormRelatively High
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- Cold WaveRelatively Moderate
- HurricaneRelatively Low
- LandslideRelatively Low
- Winter WeatherRelatively Low
- HailRelatively Low
- DroughtRelatively Low
- Heat WaveRelatively 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.
Mooresville FAQ
What county is Mooresville in?
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Mooresville, North Carolina is located in Iredell County.
What is the population of Mooresville?
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Mooresville has a population of about 49,001, making it the number 22 of the 52 North Carolina cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Mooresville?
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The elevation of Mooresville is approximately 909 feet (277 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Mooresville?
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ZIP codes for Mooresville include 28115, 28117.
What time zone is Mooresville in?
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Mooresville is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Mooresville from Raleigh?
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Mooresville is about 123 miles from Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina, in a straight line.
How far is Mooresville from Charlotte?
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Mooresville is about 25 miles from Charlotte, the largest city in North Carolina listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Mooresville?
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Cities near Mooresville include Cornelius, NC (7 miles); Huntersville, NC (12 miles); Kannapolis, NC (13 miles); Statesville, NC (14 miles); Concord, NC (18 miles).
Local notes for Mooresville, NC
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.