Fleeton Virginia Map

About Fleeton, Virginia

Fleeton is a locality in Northumberland County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Fleeton is located at 37.8151°N, 76.2811°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22443.

Fleeton, a quiet sentinel on the Northern Neck of Virginia, offers a landscape of sun-drenched fields and whispering pine forests that gently descend to the Chesapeake Bay's embrace. It lies 20.6 miles south-south-east of Saint Marys, MD (from Saint Marys, MD: bearing 167°T), and is situated 9.0 miles north-east of Kilmarnock. The air here, especially in the lingering warmth of late afternoon, carries the faint, briny scent of tidal marshes and the sweet perfume of honeysuckle climbing weathered fences. Broadleaf trees, their branches reaching like ancient arms, punctuate the rolling terrain, casting shifting patterns of emerald and gold across the well-tended pastures. The very earth seems to absorb the pale, diffused light, giving the surrounding countryside a soft, almost melancholic glow as day begins its slow surrender to dusk. The history of Fleeton is deeply entwined with the rich soil and abundant waterways that define this part of Virginia. Centuries ago, this land was a vital artery for trade and sustenance, its shores dotted with the modest homesteads of those who lived by the bounty of the bay and the fertility of the land. While agriculture remains a cornerstone of Fleeton's economy, with fields yielding corn, soybeans, and a variety of produce, the lure of the water still draws a steady stream of visitors and residents to its modest docks and sandy stretches. The legacy of generations who worked this land and fished these waters can be felt in the quiet dignity of its people and the enduring, unhurried rhythm of daily life that characterizes Fleeton.

About This Fleeton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fleeton, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.815131, -76.281055. 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 Fleeton and Northumberland County.

Detailed location data for Fleeton includes the ZIP code (22539), telephone area code (540), county seat of Northumberland County (Heathsville), 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 Fleeton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.