Statesville, NC GIS Map
Statesville is a city in Iredell County, North Carolina, with a population of about 28,622. 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
- 28,622
- Elevation
- 913 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.7826, -80.8873
- ZIP codes (3)
- 28625, 28677, 28687
- Land area
- 28.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Statesville, NC
Statesville is a city in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States, and its county seat. The population was 28,419 at the time of the 2020 census. Statesville was established in 1789 by an act of the North Carolina Legislature. It is part of the Charlotte metropolitan area.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Statesville
- Mooresville, NC14 mi
- Cornelius, NC20 mi
- Salisbury, NC24 mi
- Kannapolis, NC25 mi
- Hickory, NC26 mi
- Huntersville, NC26 mi
- Concord, NC31 mi
- Lexington, NC36 mi
Other Cities in Iredell County
GIS Data for Statesville, NC
The Statesville 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 Statesville 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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Statesville Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
29,894
Households
12,286
Median household income
$52,880
Median age
37.1 years
Median home value
$248,000
Median gross rent
$1,000/mo
Owner-occupied homes
51.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
Below poverty level
20.4%
Land area
28.1 sq mi
Population density
1,065 / sq mi
County
Statesville 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
24,532
April 2020 (estimates base)
28,463
July 2024 estimate
31,693
Change 2010-2020
+16.0%
Change 2020-2024
+11.3%
Photos of Statesville
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Statesville
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Statesville.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Courthouse, Statesville, Nc | 200 W Broad St, 28677 | Owned | 33,940 | — |
| SSA Bldg, Statesville, Nc | 2038 Davie Ave, 28625 | Leased | 6,963 | Jul 2034 |
| 1216 Davie | 1216 Davie Ave, 28677 | Leased | 4,450 | Dec 2036 |
| 1216 Davie | 1216 Davie Ave, 28677 | Leased | 4,450 | Dec 2026 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Statesville
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 Statesville
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Statesville 2 Nne, Nc weather station, elevation 803 ft, 1.9 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 87°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 26°F
Annual precipitation
46.6 in
Annual snowfall
4.9 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 49 | 53 | 60 | 70 | 77 | 84 | 87 | 86 | 80 | 71 | 60 | 52 |
| Avg low °F | 26 | 28 | 35 | 44 | 54 | 62 | 67 | 65 | 59 | 46 | 34 | 29 |
| Precip. in | 3.71 | 3.18 | 3.99 | 4.05 | 3.70 | 4.27 | 4.42 | 4.91 | 3.87 | 3.23 | 3.38 | 3.94 |
| Snow in | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 |
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 Statesville
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.
Statesville FAQ
What county is Statesville in?
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Statesville, North Carolina is located in Iredell County.
What is the population of Statesville?
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Statesville has a population of about 28,622, making it the number 37 of the 52 North Carolina cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Statesville?
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The elevation of Statesville is approximately 913 feet (278 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Statesville?
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ZIP codes for Statesville include 28625, 28677, 28687.
What time zone is Statesville in?
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Statesville is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Statesville from Raleigh?
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Statesville is about 126 miles from Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina, in a straight line.
How far is Statesville from Charlotte?
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Statesville is about 38 miles from Charlotte, the largest city in North Carolina listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Statesville?
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Cities near Statesville include Mooresville, NC (14 miles); Cornelius, NC (20 miles); Salisbury, NC (24 miles); Kannapolis, NC (25 miles); Hickory, NC (26 miles).
Local notes for Statesville, NC
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.