Kilmarnock Virginia Map

About Kilmarnock, Virginia

Kilmarnock is a locality in Lancaster County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,333. The population density is 154.2 people per km². Kilmarnock is located at 37.7104°N, 76.3797°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22482.

Kilmarnock rests on Virginia's Northern Neck, a peninsula that stretches between the Rappahannock River and the Potomac River, its landscape a gentle tapestry of pine forests, marshy lowlands, and cultivated fields that shimmer under a wide, often cloud-streaked sky. It lies 32.2 miles north-northeast of Gloucester Point, VA (from Gloucester Point, VA: bearing 11°T), and is situated 27.3 miles south of Saint Marys. The air here carries the faint, briny tang of the Chesapeake Bay, even miles inland, a perpetual reminder of the water's pervasive influence. Roads wind through a countryside where ancient oaks, their limbs gnarled like arthritic fingers, stand sentinel over scattered farmhouses and roadside stands selling sweet corn and ripe tomatoes. The land itself seems to breathe with a slow, steady rhythm, the sun painting the fields in hues of gold and ochre in the late afternoon, a quiet beauty that settles deep into the soul. The history of Kilmarnock is as interwoven with the Tidewater region's past as the roots of its old magnolias. Originally settled by planters who sought fertile ground for tobacco, the area has since diversified, with a local economy that now embraces a blend of agriculture, marine trades, and a growing retail sector that serves both residents and the steady stream of visitors drawn to the Neck's quiet allure. A strong sense of community persists, a courteous Old Dominion spirit evident in the easy greetings exchanged on the street and the shared pride in local traditions. While the grand estates of centuries past have largely yielded to smaller farms and residential developments, the echoes of a colonial past are never far from the surface, particularly in the weathered barns and the names of streets that whisper of generations who worked this land.

About This Kilmarnock Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kilmarnock, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.710414, -76.379669. 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 Kilmarnock and Lancaster County.

Detailed location data for Kilmarnock includes the ZIP code (22482), 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 Kilmarnock is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.