Prince William Virginia Map

About Prince William, Virginia

Prince William is a locality in Prince William County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Prince William is located at 38.7839°N, 77.6078°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22191.

Prince William unfolds along the northern Virginia Piedmont, a broad expanse where the rolling land gently slopes towards the Potomac River, its broad, muddy waters a constant presence, whispering tales of tides and distant seas. It lies 2.4 miles northwest of Linton Hall, VA (from Linton Hall, VA: bearing 313°T), and is situated 7.5 miles west-northwest of Manassas. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a scent of damp earth and pine needles, a subtle perfume that settles over the neighborhoods and the stretches of wooded countryside. Fields, once given over to the sway of tobacco, now often lie fallow or are meticulously manicured for equestrian pursuits, their fences stark white against the verdant backdrop. The sunlight, as it begins its descent, casts long, dramatic shadows that stretch and distort the familiar contours of the landscape, lending a quiet, almost melancholic beauty to the scene. This is a place where the echoes of colonial ambition and the stark realities of Civil War conflict are deeply embedded, a layered history that informs the character of Prince William. The economic pulse now beats with a rhythm of modern commerce, a far cry from the agrarian roots, with burgeoning tech corridors and the constant hum of commuter traffic a testament to its proximity to greater metropolitan centers. Yet, pockets of that older Virginia persist, visible in the weathered barns and the enduring courtesy of its residents. Landmarks like Manassas National Battlefield Park stand as solemn reminders of pivotal moments, drawing visitors who walk the hallowed ground, seeking to connect with the past, while the nearby Occoquan River, a graceful waterway, offers a more tranquil counterpoint, its banks dotted with small communities that retain a distinct, unhurried charm.

About This Prince William Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Prince William, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.783894, -77.607787. 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 Prince William and Prince William County.

Detailed location data for Prince William includes the ZIP code (20155), telephone area code (571, 703), county seat of Prince William County (Manassas), 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 Prince William is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.