Dumbarton Virginia Map

About Dumbarton, Virginia

Dumbarton is a locality in Henrico County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,997. The population density is 1721.8 people per km². Dumbarton is located at 37.6038°N, 77.4914°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23228.

Dumbarton unfolds across a landscape shaped by the subtle rolling terrain of the Virginia Piedmont, where the earth gently slopes and rises, hinting at the underlying geological bones of the region. It lies 3.7 miles east-north-east of Tuckahoe, VA (from Tuckahoe, VA: bearing 75°T), and is situated 3.9 miles north-north-west of Richmond. Mature hardwoods, their branches reaching skyward like ancient supplicants, cast a cool, dappled shade over the winding lanes, and the air often carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and decaying leaves. In the quiet mornings, a soft, pearlescent light spills over the eastern horizon, lending a ethereal glow to the scattered homes and the cultivated fields that punctuate the verdant expanse. The low hum of cicadas forms a constant, drowsy soundtrack to the slow unfolding of days here, a subtle reminder of the enduring natural forces at play. The history of Dumbarton is as layered as the soil beneath its feet, a narrative woven from threads of agricultural endeavor and the quiet ingenuity of its people. Once a place of fertile farmland, its economy has seen shifts, adapting to changing times while retaining a core of resilience. Evidence of past agricultural life can still be found in the weathered barns and the stone walls that delineate old property lines, whispering tales of generations who worked this land. While no grand monuments mark its presence, Dumbarton’s distinctiveness lies in its understated character, a place where the past is not a loud pronouncement but a subtle undercurrent, felt in the enduring sense of place and the unhurried rhythm of everyday life.

About This Dumbarton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dumbarton, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.603757, -77.491374. 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 Dumbarton and Henrico County.

Detailed location data for Dumbarton includes the ZIP code (23228), telephone area code (804), county seat of Henrico County, and school district assignment (Henrico 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 Dumbarton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.