Hayes Virginia Map

About Hayes, Virginia

Hayes is a locality in Gloucester County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,200. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Hayes is located at 37.2782°N, 76.5038°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23072.

Hayes lies on a broad, verdant plain that slopes gently towards the shimmering expanse of the Chesapeake Bay, a place where the air itself seems to carry the scent of salt and sun-baked earth. It lies 1.7 miles north-northwest of Gloucester Point, VA (from Gloucester Point, VA: bearing 347°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north-northeast of Fort Eustis. The landscape here is a study in subtle transitions: from the cultivated fields of corn and soybeans, their rows a precise geometry against the horizon, to the tangled embrace of tidal marshes where egrets stand like porcelain sentinels. Ancient live oaks, their branches draped with Spanish moss, punctuate the fields and line the winding country roads, their gnarled forms whispering of seasons past. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a remarkable softness, a diffused gold that washes over the land and lends a dreamlike quality to the ordinary. The history of Hayes is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of the Tidewater region, a legacy that has shaped its economy and the very character of its people. For centuries, this land was cultivated, first by indigenous peoples and then by colonial settlers drawn to its fertile soil and access to the bay's bounty. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the local economy has diversified, with a growing presence in light manufacturing and service industries, reflecting the broader economic currents of the surrounding counties. There's a palpable sense of continuity in Hayes, a quiet pride in its past that manifests not in grand monuments, but in the well-maintained farmhouses, the enduring community spirit, and the unhurried pace of daily life that still favors neighborly connection.

About This Hayes Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hayes, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.278199, -76.50384. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Hayes and Gloucester County.

Detailed location data for Hayes includes the ZIP code (23072), telephone area code (804), county seat of Gloucester County (Gloucester Courthouse), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hayes is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.