Irvington Virginia Map

About Irvington, Virginia

Irvington is a locality in Lancaster County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 513. The population density is 129.0 people per km². Irvington is located at 37.6615°N, 76.4191°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22480.

Irvington rests on the Northern Neck of Virginia, a peninsula cradled between the Rappahannock and Potomac rivers as they spill into the vast, shimmering expanse of the Chesapeake Bay. It lies 28.5 miles north of Gloucester Point, VA (from Gloucester Point, VA: bearing 9°T), and is situated 18.4 miles north-northeast of Gloucester Courthouse. The landscape here is a study in quiet repose: broad, fertile fields, often a deep, rich loam the color of dark chocolate, give way to stands of mature oak and pine, their branches reaching skyward like arthritic fingers. Along the waterways, the land slopes gently, marked by the occasional weathered boathouse and the whisper of reeds along the water's edge, where the air itself carries a briny tang, a perpetual reminder of the bay's immense presence. The light here, especially as dusk begins to settle, paints the sky in strokes of rose and lavender, a soft benediction on the day. The history of Irvington is inextricably linked to the Tidewater's legacy of sailing and shipbuilding, a past still palpable in the aged timbers of its wharves and the salty stories exchanged in its general stores. For generations, the economy of Irvington was tied to the bounty of the Chesapeake – oysters, crabs, and fish were the lifeblood of its inhabitants, a tradition that, while diminished, still echoes in the local markets and the occasional clatter of a departing fishing skiff. Today, a different kind of traveler finds their way to Irvington, drawn by its tranquil atmosphere and the preserved elegance of its historic homes, many of which stand as silent witnesses to centuries of Virginia life, their white clapboard gleaming beneath the sun. The pace of life here is measured, dictated more by the tides and the changing seasons than by the urgent tick of a clock.

About This Irvington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Irvington, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.661526, -76.419114. 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 Irvington and Lancaster County.

Detailed location data for Irvington includes the ZIP code (22480), telephone area code (540), county seat of Lancaster County (Lancaster), and school district assignment (Lancaster County Public Schools). 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 Irvington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.