Fairfield Virginia Map

About Fairfield, Virginia

Fairfield is a locality in Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 566. The population density is 271.9 people per km². Fairfield is located at 37.8793°N, 79.2895°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24435.

Fairfield breathes with the quiet persistence of the Shenandoah Valley, its low-slung buildings a humble punctuation mark against the vast canvas of rolling hills and the distant, blue-hazed presence of the Allegheny Mountains. It lies 22.1 miles south-south-west of Staunton, VA (from Staunton, VA: bearing 212°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-east of East Lexington. The land here is a study in subtle contours, where fields of corn and hay surrender to the encroaching woods, and the air carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine needles, especially potent after a summer shower. This is a place where the sky seems to hold a particular quality of light, softening the edges of the landscape as dusk descends, painting the western slopes in hues of lavender and rose. The Great Valley’s fertile floor, rich with the accumulated detritus of ages, cradles Fairfield in a manner that feels both protective and profoundly ancient. The history of Fairfield is deeply intertwined with the agricultural spirit of Rockbridge County, a legacy evident in the weathered barns and stone fences that dot the surrounding countryside. For generations, this land has sustained life through farming, its economy still tethered to the bounty of its soil, though a quiet diversification has brought small businesses and artisanal crafts into the mix. A notable landmark, the Fairfield Mill, stands as a silent witness to earlier eras of industry, a reminder of how the watercourses that thread through the valley once powered the very lifeblood of the community. The pace of life in Fairfield is measured, unhurried, allowing for the kind of neighborly connections that are increasingly rare, fostering a sense of shared experience that feels as enduring as the mountains themselves.

About This Fairfield Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Fairfield, 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 Fairfield and Rockbridge County.

Detailed location data for Fairfield includes the ZIP code (22611), telephone area code (276, 540), county seat of Rockbridge County (Lexington), and school district assignment (Rockbridge 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 Fairfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.