Wirtz Virginia Map

About Wirtz, Virginia

Wirtz is a locality in Franklin County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,800. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Wirtz is located at 37.0765°N, 79.8895°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24184.

Wirtz lies cradled in the undulating embrace of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a landscape painted in broad strokes of verdant forest and the subtle, earthy hues of cultivated fields. It lies 12.5 miles south-southeast of Cave Spring, VA (from Cave Spring, VA: bearing 147°T), and is situated 5.5 miles north of Rocky Mount. The air here, especially in the languid afternoons of late summer, carries a humid warmth that softens the sharp edges of the surrounding terrain, coaxing forth the scent of sun-baked pine and damp earth. The land itself, a testament to geological patience, presents a topography that is neither aggressively rugged nor uniformly flat, but rather a series of gentle slopes and shallow valleys that invite a slower, more deliberate pace of exploration. Water, a vital thread in this pastoral tapestry, courses through Wirtz in meandering creeks and larger streams, their surfaces often catching the diffused sunlight of the hazy Virginia sky, transforming them into ribbons of liquid silver. The history of Wirtz is as much a part of its character as the rich soil that sustains its agricultural roots. This locality, for generations, has been shaped by the hard work of those who tilled its land, their endeavors echoing in the weathered barns and sturdy farmhouses that dot the countryside. The economy, once primarily agrarian, now finds a more diversified footing, with local businesses catering to both the enduring needs of the farming community and the burgeoning interests of those drawn to the region's natural beauty and proximity to larger centers. It is a place where the echoes of a long colonial past are not so much a burden as a quiet undercurrent, a subtle reminder of the enduring human endeavor to build a life and a livelihood in this particular corner of the Old Dominion. The quiet hum of daily life in Wirtz, punctuated by the occasional distant rumble of a train or the cheerful greeting exchanged between neighbors, speaks of a settled existence, a continuity that feels both comforting and distinct.

About This Wirtz Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wirtz, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.076529, -79.889478. 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 Wirtz and Franklin County.

Detailed location data for Wirtz includes the ZIP code (24184), telephone area code (276, 540), county seat of Franklin County (Rocky Mount), 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 Wirtz is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.