Roanoke, VA GIS Map
Roanoke is a city in Roanoke city, Virginia, with a population of about 100,011. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Roanoke city
- Population
- 100,011
- Elevation
- 923 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.2710, -79.9414
- ZIP codes (40)
- 24001, 24002, 24003, 24004, 24005, 24006 …
- Land area
- 42.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Roanoke, VA
Roanoke is an independent city in Virginia, United States. It lies in Southwest Virginia along the Roanoke River, within the Blue Ridge range of the greater Appalachian Mountains. Roanoke is about 50 miles (80 km) north of the Virginia–North Carolina border and 250 miles (400 km) southwest of Washington, D.C., along Interstate 81. At the 2020 census, Roanoke's population was 100,011, making it the most populous city in Virginia west of the state capital, Richmond. It is the primary population center of the Roanoke metropolitan area, which had a population of 315,251 in 2020.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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GIS Data for Roanoke, VA
The Roanoke 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 Roanoke without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
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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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Roanoke Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
98,355
Households
43,575
Median household income
$55,378
Median age
38.3 years
Median home value
$190,500
Median gross rent
$996/mo
Owner-occupied homes
52.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
30%
Below poverty level
18.3%
Land area
42.5 sq mi
Population density
2,313 / sq mi
County
Roanoke 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
97,032
April 2020 (estimates base)
100,016
July 2024 estimate
97,912
Change 2010-2020
+3.1%
Change 2020-2024
-2.1%
Photos of Roanoke
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Roanoke
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Roanoke.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
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| Reuben E. Lawson Federal Building | 210 Franklin Rd SW, 24011 | Owned | 258,118 | — |
| 612 Jefferson St., SE | 612 S Jefferson St, 24011 | Leased | 64,000 | Jun 2034 |
| Bb&t Bank Building | 310 1st St SW, 24011 | Leased | 49,275 | Oct 2033 |
| Bb&t Bank Building | 310 1st St SW, 24011 | Leased | 49,275 | May 2035 |
| Bb&t Bank Building | 310 1st St SW, 24011 | Leased | 49,275 | Nov 2035 |
| Bb&t Bank Building | 310 1st St SW, 24011 | Leased | 49,275 | Feb 2027 |
| First Campbell Square | 210 1st St SW, 24011 | Leased | 29,566 | Apr 2028 |
| First Campbell Square | 210 1st St SW, 24011 | Leased | 29,566 | Mar 2036 |
| First Campbell Square | 210 1st St SW, 24011 | Leased | 29,566 | Jun 2032 |
| First Campbell Square | 210 1st St SW, 24011 | Leased | 29,566 | Nov 2033 |
| First Campbell Square | 210 1st St SW, 24011 | Leased | 29,566 | Jan 2028 |
| Thomas Mason Building | 105 Franklin Rd SW, 24011 | Leased | 23,351 | Oct 2033 |
| Thomas Mason Building | 105 Franklin Rd SW, 24011 | Leased | 23,351 | Dec 2031 |
| Thomas Mason Building | 105 Franklin Rd SW, 24011 | Leased | 23,351 | Mar 2039 |
| Commonwealth Building Roanoke | 210 Church Ave SW, 24011 | Leased | 21,327 | Oct 2030 |
| Valley Point | 5162 Valleypointe Pkwy, 24019 | Leased | 17,066 | Mar 2029 |
| 810 Connecticut Ave | 810 Connecticut Ave NE, 24012 | Leased | 13,640 | Jul 2036 |
| 36 Executive Circle | 36 Executive Cir, 24012 | Leased | 4,004 | Jul 2030 |
| Roanoke Regional Airport | 5202 Aviation Dr NW, 24012 | Leased | 1,740 | Dec 2030 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Roanoke
General soil map unit at the city center: Frederick-Carbo
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 19.5 cm
- Typical slope
- 20%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Frederick24%
Ultisols · Typic Paleudults
- Frederick23%
Ultisols · Typic Paleudults
- Frederick8%
Ultisols · Typic Paleudults
- Frederick8%
Ultisols · Typic Paleudults
- Carbo5%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
- Carbo5%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
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 Roanoke
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Roanoke Rgnl Ap, Va weather station, elevation 1,175 ft, 3.6 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 88°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 29°F
Annual precipitation
42.8 in
Annual snowfall
14.8 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 47 | 51 | 59 | 70 | 77 | 84 | 88 | 86 | 80 | 70 | 59 | 50 |
| Avg low °F | 29 | 31 | 38 | 46 | 55 | 63 | 67 | 66 | 59 | 48 | 38 | 32 |
| Precip. in | 3.17 | 2.89 | 3.51 | 3.49 | 4.31 | 4.66 | 4.28 | 3.37 | 4.06 | 2.96 | 3.04 | 3.08 |
| Snow in | 4.3 | 4.8 | 2.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 3.2 |
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 Roanoke
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Roanoke city, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 72.9 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Strong WindRelatively High
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- HurricaneRelatively Low
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- LandslideVery Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- HailRelatively Low
- Ice StormRelatively Low
- TornadoRelatively Low
- Heat WaveVery Low
- AvalancheVery 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.
Roanoke FAQ
What county is Roanoke in?
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Roanoke, Virginia is located in Roanoke County.
What is the population of Roanoke?
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Roanoke has a population of about 100,011, making it the number 8 of the 47 Virginia cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Roanoke?
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The elevation of Roanoke is approximately 923 feet (281 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Roanoke?
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ZIP codes for Roanoke include 24001, 24002, 24003, 24004, 24005, 24006, 24007, 24008, 24009, 24010, 24011, 24012, 24013, 24014, 24015, 24016, 24017, 24018, 24019, 24020, 24022, 24023, 24024, 24025, 24026, 24027, 24028, 24029, 24030, 24031, 24032, 24033, 24034, 24035, 24036, 24037, 24038, 24040, 24042, 24043.
What time zone is Roanoke in?
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Roanoke is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Roanoke from Richmond?
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Roanoke is about 139 miles from Richmond, the capital of Virginia, in a straight line.
How far is Roanoke from Virginia Beach?
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Roanoke is about 220 miles from Virginia Beach, the largest city in Virginia listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Roanoke?
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Cities near Roanoke include Salem, VA (6 miles); Bedford, VA (23 miles); Blacksburg, VA (26 miles); Radford, VA (36 miles); White Sulphur Springs, WV (41 miles).
Local notes for Roanoke, VA
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.