North Carolina · FIPS 37063 · County seat: Durham
Durham County, NC GIS & Parcel Viewer
Durham County, North Carolina parcel data lives on Durham Maps. Open it below in a new tab, then use the short steps on this page to find a property fast.
Open the Durham County parcel map ↗
Opens maps.durhamnc.gov in a new tab. We link out and never embed or copy parcel data.
Durham County at a glance
| Official map | Durham Maps |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | maps.durhamnc.gov |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Durham |
| Population | 336,892 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 287 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 37063 |
About the official source
Durham County runs this viewer (directly or through a contracted vendor), which makes it the closest thing to the source for local parcel lines. Our October 2026 check found the map open to the public, with no account or payment needed.
How to use the Durham County viewer
- Press the button above to open the county's own web map.
- Search for the property or pan and zoom to it.
- Click the lot to bring up what the county publishes about it.
- Look for print or measure tools if you need a quick map or rough size.
Many parcel sites expect owner names last name first. If a full name finds nothing, try just the surname.
About Durham County
Durham County had an estimated 336,892 residents in 2023, according to the Census Bureau. With about 287 square miles of land, that works out to roughly 1,174 people per square mile. That makes it number 6 out of 100 North Carolina counties by population. Durham serves as the county seat.
Nearby parcel maps
Parcels close to the edge of Durham County can fall in the next county over. Neighboring counties:
Maps vs. surveys
Keep in mind that a GIS parcel layer is a tax map, not a survey. For exact boundaries, look at the recorded deed and plat or hire a licensed land surveyor.