Wilson, NC GIS Map
Wilson is a city in Wilson County, North Carolina, with a population of about 49,167. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Wilson County
- Population
- 49,167
- Elevation
- 104 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.7213, -77.9216
- ZIP codes (4)
- 27893, 27894, 27895, 27896
- Land area
- 31.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Wilson, NC
Wilson is a city in and the county seat of Wilson County, North Carolina, United States. It is the 23rd most populous city in North Carolina. Located approximately 40 mi (64 km) east of the capital city of Raleigh, it is served by the interchange of Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 264. As of the 2020 census, Wilson had a population of 47,851. It is also an anchor city of the Rocky Mount-Wilson-Roanoke Rapids CSA, with a total population of 297,726 as of 2018.
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Cities Near Wilson
GIS Data for Wilson, NC
The Wilson 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 Wilson 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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Wilson Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
48,370
Households
20,403
Median household income
$52,485
Median age
39.5 years
Median home value
$210,700
Median gross rent
$971/mo
Owner-occupied homes
49.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
Below poverty level
23%
Land area
31.6 sq mi
Population density
1,532 / sq mi
County
Wilson 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
49,167
April 2020 (estimates base)
48,456
July 2024 estimate
48,579
Change 2010-2020
-1.4%
Change 2020-2024
+0.3%
Photos of Wilson
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Wilson
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Wilson.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 Westwood Road | 1911 Westwood Road, 27893 | Leased | 6,815 | Jan 2030 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Wilson
General soil map unit at the city center: Candor-Autryville
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- A (high infiltration, low runoff)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 13.4 cm
- Typical slope
- 3%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. annual water table depth
- 153 cm
Soil Components
- Autryville21%
Ultisols · Arenic Paleudults
- Candor15%
Ultisols · Grossarenic Kandiudults
- Autryville11%
Ultisols · Arenic Paleudults
- Wagram9%
Ultisols · Arenic Kandiudults
- Stallings7%
Ultisols · Aeric Paleaquults
- Blaney6%
Ultisols · Arenic 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 Wilson
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Wilson 3 Sw, Nc weather station, elevation 110 ft, 2.3 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 90°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 33°F
Annual precipitation
50.3 in
Annual snowfall
1.9 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 | 90 | 88 | 83 | 73 | 64 | 56 |
| Avg low °F | 33 | 34 | 40 | 49 | 58 | 67 | 71 | 70 | 64 | 52 | 41 | 35 |
| Precip. in | 3.75 | 3.04 | 4.16 | 3.88 | 3.92 | 4.14 | 5.75 | 5.33 | 6.08 | 3.36 | 3.29 | 3.60 |
| Snow in | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 |
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 Wilson
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Wilson County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 76.3 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Winter WeatherRelatively High
- HurricaneRelatively Moderate
- DroughtRelatively Moderate
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- HailRelatively Moderate
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Ice StormRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- Cold WaveRelatively 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.
Wilson FAQ
What county is Wilson in?
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Wilson, North Carolina is located in Wilson County.
What is the population of Wilson?
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Wilson has a population of about 49,167, making it the number 21 of the 52 North Carolina cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Wilson?
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The elevation of Wilson is approximately 104 feet (32 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Wilson?
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ZIP codes for Wilson include 27893, 27894, 27895, 27896.
What time zone is Wilson in?
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Wilson is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Wilson from Raleigh?
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Wilson is about 40 miles from Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina, in a straight line.
How far is Wilson from Charlotte?
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Wilson is about 168 miles from Charlotte, the largest city in North Carolina listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Wilson?
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Cities near Wilson include Rocky Mount, NC (17 miles); Goldsboro, NC (24 miles); Greenville, NC (32 miles); Wake Forest, NC (37 miles); Garner, NC (39 miles).
Local notes for Wilson, NC
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