Raleigh, NC GIS Map
Raleigh is a city in Wake County, North Carolina, with a population of about 467,665. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Wake County
- Population
- 467,665
- Elevation
- 347 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.7796, -78.6382
- ZIP codes (40)
- 27601, 27602, 27603, 27604, 27605, 27606 …
- Land area
- 150.9 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Raleigh, NC
Raleigh is the capital city of the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is the second-most populous city in the state, tenth most populous city in the Southeast, the largest city in the Research Triangle area, and the 39th-most populous city in the U.S. Known as the "City of Oaks" for its oak-lined streets, Raleigh covers 148.54 square miles (384.7 km2) and had a population of 467,665 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Wake County and is named after Sir Walter Raleigh, who founded the lost Roanoke Colony.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Raleigh
- Garner, NC5 mi
- Cary, NC8 mi
- Morrisville, NC11 mi
- Apex, NC12 mi
- Holly Springs, NC14 mi
- Wake Forest, NC16 mi
- Fuquay-Varina, NC16 mi
- Durham, NC21 mi
Other Cities in Wake County
GIS Data for Raleigh, NC
The Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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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Raleigh Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
481,031
Households
203,443
Median household income
$85,395
Median age
34.7 years
Median home value
$415,800
Median gross rent
$1,572/mo
Owner-occupied homes
50.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
54%
Below poverty level
11.9%
Land area
150.9 sq mi
Population density
3,187 / sq mi
County
Raleigh 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
403,892
April 2020 (estimates base)
467,911
July 2024 estimate
499,825
Change 2010-2020
+15.9%
Change 2020-2024
+6.8%
Photos of Raleigh
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Raleigh
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Raleigh.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Sanford Federal Bldg. | 310 New Bern Avenue, 27601 | Owned | 329,488 | — |
| Venture II Centennial Campus | 920 Main Campus Dr, 27606 | Leased | 90,650 | Apr 2036 |
| Somerset Park | 4405 Bland Rd, 27609 | Leased | 82,643 | Aug 2034 |
| Fb-Po Cent.Station | 300 Fayetteville Street, 27601 | Owned | 78,461 | — |
| First Union Capitol Center | 150 Fayetteville Street, 27601 | Leased | 71,666 | Nov 2033 |
| First Union Capitol Center | 150 Fayetteville Street, 27601 | Leased | 71,666 | Apr 2034 |
| SSA Building, Raleigh, Nc | 3315 Poole Road, 27610 | Leased | 46,697 | Aug 2036 |
| SSA Building, Raleigh, Nc | 3315 Poole Road, 27610 | Leased | 46,697 | Aug 2036 |
| Meps, Raleigh, Nc | 2625 Appliance CT, 27604 | Leased | 28,321 | Nov 2032 |
| Geological Surv Bldg | 3916 Sunset Ridge Rd, 27607 | Leased | 18,931 | Jun 2036 |
| Somerset Center | 4505 Falls Of Neuse Rd, 27609 | Leased | 18,630 | Aug 2036 |
| Two Hanover Square Bldg | 434 Fayetteville St, 27601 | Leased | 18,483 | Aug 2027 |
| Two Hanover Square Bldg | 434 Fayetteville St, 27601 | Leased | 18,483 | Sep 2029 |
| Two Hanover Square Bldg | 434 Fayetteville St, 27601 | Leased | 18,483 | Oct 2028 |
| 7751 Brier Creek | 7751 Brier Creek Pkwy, 27617 | Leased | 18,022 | Oct 2027 |
| 4700 Falls Building | 4700 Falls Of Neuse Rd, 27609 | Leased | 15,070 | Jul 2043 |
| 4700 Falls Building | 4700 Falls Of Neuse Rd, 27609 | Leased | 15,070 | Jun 2028 |
| 4700 Falls Building | 4700 Falls Of Neuse Rd, 27609 | Leased | 15,070 | Aug 2029 |
| 1100 Situs CT | 1100 Situs CT, 27606 | Leased | 14,583 | Oct 2027 |
| Two Hannover Square | 434 Fayetteville Street, 27601 | Leased | 12,881 | Jun 2036 |
| Cypress Bldg | 3117 Poplarwood CT, 27604 | Leased | 9,669 | Apr 2034 |
| 801 Building | 801 Oberlin Rd, 27605 | Leased | 9,243 | Aug 2034 |
| Research III | 1005 Capability Dr, 27606 | Leased | 6,332 | Dec 2030 |
| Fb-Po-Ct (Vmf) | 310 New Bern Avenue, 27601 | Owned | 6,215 | — |
| Somerset Park II | 4407 Bland Rd, 27609 | Leased | 5,641 | Jul 2029 |
Showing the 25 largest of 29 properties.
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Raleigh
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 Raleigh
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Raleigh State Univ, Nc weather station, elevation 400 ft, 3.5 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 91°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 32°F
Annual precipitation
49.4 in
Annual snowfall
4.5 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 52 | 55 | 63 | 72 | 80 | 87 | 91 | 89 | 82 | 72 | 62 | 55 |
| Avg low °F | 32 | 33 | 40 | 49 | 58 | 66 | 70 | 69 | 63 | 51 | 41 | 35 |
| Precip. in | 3.65 | 2.88 | 4.17 | 3.63 | 3.99 | 4.87 | 4.65 | 4.71 | 5.72 | 3.90 | 3.51 | 3.68 |
| Snow in | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.0 |
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 Raleigh
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Wake County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 95.5 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- HailRelatively High
- Inland FloodingRelatively High
- Heat WaveRelatively High
- TornadoRelatively High
- LightningRelatively High
- Ice StormRelatively High
- HurricaneRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- Cold WaveRelatively Moderate
- LandslideRelatively Low
- WildfireVery Low
- DroughtRelatively Low
- Strong WindRelatively 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.
Raleigh FAQ
What county is Raleigh in?
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Raleigh, North Carolina is located in Wake County.
What is the population of Raleigh?
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Raleigh has a population of about 467,665, making it the number 2 of the 52 North Carolina cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Raleigh?
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The elevation of Raleigh is approximately 347 feet (106 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Raleigh?
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ZIP codes for Raleigh include 27601, 27602, 27603, 27604, 27605, 27606, 27607, 27608, 27609, 27610, 27611, 27612, 27613, 27614, 27615, 27616, 27617, 27619, 27620, 27621, 27622, 27623, 27624, 27625, 27626, 27627, 27628, 27629, 27634, 27635, 27636, 27640, 27650, 27656, 27658, 27661, 27668, 27675, 27676, 27690.
What time zone is Raleigh in?
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Raleigh is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Raleigh from Raleigh?
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Raleigh is the state capital of North Carolina.
How far is Raleigh from Charlotte?
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Raleigh is about 130 miles from Charlotte, the largest city in North Carolina listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Raleigh?
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Cities near Raleigh include Garner, NC (5 miles); Cary, NC (8 miles); Morrisville, NC (11 miles); Apex, NC (12 miles); Holly Springs, NC (14 miles).
Local notes for Raleigh, NC
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.