Crozet Virginia Map

About Crozet, Virginia

Crozet is a locality in Albemarle County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,289. The population density is 804.9 people per km². Crozet is located at 38.0696°N, 78.7006°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22932.

Crozet rests in the embrace of rolling hills, a verdant panorama of Albemarle County where the Blue Ridge Mountains begin their majestic ascent. It lies 12.5 miles west-north-west of Charlottesville, VA (from Charlottesville, VA: bearing 283°T), and is situated 4.9 miles west of Albemarle. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, sweet scent of ripening orchards, a perfume mingled with the damp earth of well-tended fields. Sun-drenched vineyards stretch across the landscape, their neat rows a testament to the region's burgeoning wine culture, while beyond them, the dense green of deciduous forests climbs the slopes, a dappled mosaic under a sky that often glows with a soft, pearlescent light. The terrain itself is a gentle unfolding, a landscape that invites contemplation, where the quiet murmur of streams can be heard if one listens closely. The roots of Crozet run deep, a history shaped by both agricultural bounty and strategic importance. Originally known as Waylesville, it was renamed in honor of Colonel Claudius Crozet, a French engineer who played a pivotal role in the development of Virginia’s transportation infrastructure, including the Virginia Central Railroad which once passed through here. This legacy of connection continues to define the local economy, which thrives on its agricultural heritage, producing not only grapes for its acclaimed wineries but also apples and other produce that find their way to regional markets. The distinctive character of Crozet is woven into the fabric of its small businesses, the welcoming smiles of its residents, and the enduring appeal of its proximity to the natural grandeur of Shenandoah National Park, a constant invitation to explore the wild beauty that surrounds it.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Crozet, Virginia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Crozet and Albemarle County.

Detailed location data for Crozet includes the ZIP code (22932), telephone area code (540), county seat of Albemarle County (Charlottesville), and school district assignment (Albemarle 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 Crozet is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.