Northumberland Virginia Map

About Northumberland, Virginia

Northumberland is a locality in Northumberland County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Northumberland is located at 37.9036°N, 76.4100°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22473.

Northumberland, Virginia, unfolds along the western bank of the Potomac River, a place where the land gently slopes towards the water, a characteristic of Virginia's Northern Neck. It lies 14.2 miles south of Saint Marys, MD (from Saint Marys, MD: bearing 190°T), and is situated 15.0 miles south of Ridge. The landscape here is a mosaic of verdant farmland, punctuated by stands of mature trees that cast long, cool shadows in the late afternoon sun. Creeks and tidal marshes thread through the terrain, their brackish waters reflecting the shifting moods of the sky, and the air often carries the faint, briny scent of the Chesapeake Bay to which these waters ultimately flow. The physical character of Northumberland is one of subtle contours, of fields that seem to breathe with the turning seasons, and of a quiet, unassuming beauty that doesn't shout for attention but rather invites a closer, more contemplative look. The history of Northumberland is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of Virginia, particularly the cultivation of tobacco that once defined the region's economy and shaped its social fabric. Founded in 1645, it holds the distinction of being one of the oldest counties in the Commonwealth, and echoes of its colonial past can still be felt in the architecture of some of its older homes and the names of its lanes and byways. Today, while agriculture remains a significant element, the economy of Northumberland has diversified, with a growing appreciation for its waterfront appeal drawing visitors and new residents who cherish its unhurried pace of life. The distinctive character of Northumberland lies in this enduring connection to its past, a sense of continuity that allows the present to unfold with a grace often lost in more hurried locales.

About This Northumberland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Northumberland, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.903573, -76.410027. 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 Northumberland and Northumberland County.

Detailed location data for Northumberland includes the ZIP code (22473), telephone area code (540), county seat of Northumberland County (Heathsville), 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 Northumberland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.