Leesburg, VA GIS Map
Leesburg is a city in Loudoun County, Virginia, with a population of about 53,727. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Loudoun County
- Population
- 53,727
- Elevation
- 339 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.1157, -77.5636
- ZIP codes (4)
- 20175, 20176, 20177, 20178
- Land area
- 12.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Leesburg, VA
Leesburg is a town in and the county seat of Loudoun County, Virginia, United States. It is part of both the Northern Virginia region of the state and the Washington metropolitan area, including Washington, D.C., the nation's capital.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Leesburg
- Ashburn, VA6 mi
- Sterling, VA10 mi
- Herndon, VA14 mi
- Reston, VA16 mi
- Germantown, MD16 mi
- Harpers Ferry, WV17 mi
- Gaithersburg, MD20 mi
- Charles Town, WV20 mi
Other Cities in Loudoun County
GIS Data for Leesburg, VA
The Leesburg 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 Leesburg 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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Leesburg Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
49,171
Households
16,660
Median household income
$145,205
Median age
36.1 years
Median home value
$667,800
Median gross rent
$2,105/mo
Owner-occupied homes
68.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
56.7%
Below poverty level
6.6%
Land area
12.6 sq mi
Population density
3,909 / sq mi
County
Leesburg 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
42,616
April 2020 (estimates base)
48,307
July 2024 estimate
49,831
Change 2010-2020
+13.4%
Change 2020-2024
+3.2%
Photos of Leesburg
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Leesburg
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Leesburg.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faa;wash Artcc | VA Rt 7(Leesburg Pike), 20175 | Owned | — | — |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Leesburg
General soil map unit at the city center: Emory-Athol
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 22.6 cm
- Typical slope
- 5%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. depth to bedrock
- 202 cm
- Min. annual water table depth
- 168 cm
Soil Components
- Athol49%
Alfisols · Ultic Hapludalfs
- Athol30%
Alfisols · Ultic Hapludalfs
- Emory21%
Inceptisols · Fluventic Humic 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 Leesburg
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Purcellville, Va weather station, elevation 510 ft, 8 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 86°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 24°F
Annual precipitation
43.8 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 41 | 44 | 53 | 64 | 73 | 81 | 86 | 85 | 78 | 66 | 55 | 45 |
| Avg low °F | 24 | 26 | 32 | 42 | 52 | 61 | 66 | 64 | 56 | 44 | 34 | 28 |
| Precip. in | 3.05 | 2.56 | 3.61 | 3.54 | 4.35 | 4.25 | 4.08 | 3.57 | 4.77 | 3.52 | 3.13 | 3.35 |
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 Leesburg
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Loudoun County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 78.1 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively High
- LightningRelatively High
- Strong WindRelatively High
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- HurricaneRelatively Low
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- HailRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- DroughtRelatively Moderate
- LandslideVery Low
- WildfireVery Low
- Ice StormVery Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- AvalancheVery 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.
Leesburg FAQ
What county is Leesburg in?
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Leesburg, Virginia is located in Loudoun County.
What is the population of Leesburg?
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Leesburg has a population of about 53,727, making it the number 15 of the 47 Virginia cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Leesburg?
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The elevation of Leesburg is approximately 339 feet (103 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Leesburg?
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ZIP codes for Leesburg include 20175, 20176, 20177, 20178.
What time zone is Leesburg in?
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Leesburg is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Leesburg from Richmond?
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Leesburg is about 109 miles from Richmond, the capital of Virginia, in a straight line.
How far is Leesburg from Virginia Beach?
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Leesburg is about 179 miles from Virginia Beach, the largest city in Virginia listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Leesburg?
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Cities near Leesburg include Ashburn, VA (6 miles); Sterling, VA (10 miles); Herndon, VA (14 miles); Reston, VA (16 miles); Germantown, MD (16 miles).
Local notes for Leesburg, VA
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.