Salisbury, NC GIS Map
Salisbury is a city in Rowan County, North Carolina, with a population of about 34,106. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Rowan County
- Population
- 34,106
- Elevation
- 767 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.6710, -80.4742
- ZIP codes (4)
- 28144, 28145, 28146, 28147
- Land area
- 23.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Salisbury, NC
Salisbury is a city in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, United States; it has been the county seat of Rowan County since 1753 when its territory extended to the Mississippi River. Located 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Charlotte and within its metropolitan area, the town has attracted a growing population. The 2020 census shows 35,580 residents.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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GIS Data for Salisbury, NC
The Salisbury 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 Salisbury 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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Salisbury Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
35,825
Households
14,043
Median household income
$53,716
Median age
36.5 years
Median home value
$242,500
Median gross rent
$1,071/mo
Owner-occupied homes
51.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.9%
Below poverty level
26.3%
Land area
23.1 sq mi
Population density
1,551 / sq mi
County
Salisbury 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
33,662
April 2020 (estimates base)
35,539
July 2024 estimate
36,579
Change 2010-2020
+5.6%
Change 2020-2024
+2.9%
Photos of Salisbury
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Salisbury
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Salisbury.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
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| SSA Building, Salisbury, Nc | 1840 West Jake Alexander Boulevard, 28147 | Leased | 10,361 | Dec 2038 |
| Pinnacle Office Park | 350 West Jake Alexander Boulevard, 28147 | Leased | 3,600 | Nov 2038 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Salisbury
General soil map unit at the city center: Mecklenburg-Enon-Cecil
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 13.0 cm
- Typical slope
- 8%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Enon22%
Alfisols · Ultic Hapludalfs
- Enon22%
Alfisols · Ultic Hapludalfs
- Mecklenburg13%
Alfisols · Ultic Hapludalfs
- Cecil6%
Ultisols · Typic Kanhapludults
- Helena6%
Ultisols · Aquic Hapludults
- Cecil4%
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 Salisbury
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Salisbury, Nc weather station, elevation 700 ft, 1 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 88°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 29°F
Annual precipitation
43.7 in
Annual snowfall
2.4 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 50 | 54 | 62 | 72 | 78 | 85 | 88 | 86 | 80 | 72 | 61 | 53 |
| Avg low °F | 29 | 32 | 38 | 48 | 56 | 65 | 69 | 67 | 60 | 48 | 37 | 32 |
| Precip. in | 3.46 | 2.97 | 4.09 | 3.69 | 3.43 | 4.28 | 4.59 | 3.74 | 3.83 | 2.97 | 3.13 | 3.50 |
| Snow in | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 |
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 Salisbury
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Rowan County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 82.9 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
- Cold WaveRelatively High
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- HurricaneRelatively Low
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- DroughtRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- Heat WaveRelatively Low
- 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.
Salisbury FAQ
What county is Salisbury in?
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Salisbury, North Carolina is located in Rowan County.
What is the population of Salisbury?
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Salisbury has a population of about 34,106, making it the number 29 of the 52 North Carolina cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Salisbury?
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The elevation of Salisbury is approximately 767 feet (234 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Salisbury?
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ZIP codes for Salisbury include 28144, 28145, 28146, 28147.
What time zone is Salisbury in?
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Salisbury is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Salisbury from Raleigh?
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Salisbury is about 103 miles from Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina, in a straight line.
How far is Salisbury from Charlotte?
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Salisbury is about 37 miles from Charlotte, the largest city in North Carolina listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Salisbury?
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Cities near Salisbury include Kannapolis, NC (15 miles); Lexington, NC (16 miles); Concord, NC (19 miles); Mooresville, NC (20 miles); Statesville, NC (24 miles).
Local notes for Salisbury, NC
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