North Carolina · FIPS 37071 · County seat: Gastonia
Gaston County, NC GIS & Parcel Viewer
Parcel lookups for Gaston County start at the Gaston County parcel map. This page gives you that official link, notes on how the viewer works, and links to the counties next door.
Open the Gaston County parcel map ↗
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Quick facts
| Official map | Gaston County parcel map |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | gis.gastoncountync.gov |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Gastonia |
| Population | 237,242 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 356 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 37071 |
Where the parcel data comes from
It is a county-level map: Gaston County or the company it hires keeps the parcel layer up to date. Our October 2026 check found the map open to the public, with no account or payment needed.
Searching for a parcel, step by step
- 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.
Rural addresses don't always geocode well. When that happens, zoom in by hand and click the parcel, or search by owner name.
The county in brief
Gaston County had an estimated 237,242 residents in 2023, according to the Census Bureau. With about 356 square miles of land, that works out to roughly 666 people per square mile. By population it ranks 12th of 100 counties in North Carolina. Gastonia serves as the county seat.
Neighboring counties
Parcels close to the edge of Gaston County can fall in the next county over. Neighboring counties:
Before you rely on the lines
The lines you see online are approximate. They're good for finding a lot and its parcel number, but a legal boundary question needs the recorded plat or a surveyor.