Glen Allen Virginia Map

About Glen Allen, Virginia

Glen Allen is a locality in Henrico County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 17,551. The population density is 729.8 people per km². Glen Allen is located at 37.6660°N, 77.5064°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23060.

Glen Allen unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes and verdant hollows, where the Virginia Piedmont begins its slow descent towards the Atlantic coastal plain. It lies 5.9 miles east of Short Pump, VA (from Short Pump, VA: bearing 79°T), and is situated 8.2 miles north-north-west of Richmond. Ancient oaks and maples, their branches thick with the memory of seasons, stand sentinel over well-tended lawns and the occasional meandering creek, its water a cool, dark ribbon reflecting the high, pale sky. The air here, particularly in the hush of late afternoon, carries the faint, sweet perfume of honeysuckle and freshly mown grass, a scent that clings to the very texture of the day. Residential streets branch off like veins from larger arteries, lined with houses that speak of comfortable permanence, their architectural styles a quiet testament to the ebb and flow of American tastes over decades, each with its own patch of earth to cultivate. The story of Glen Allen is one of agricultural roots giving way to suburban expansion, a transformation that has shaped its character and economy. Once a region of tobacco fields and scattered farmsteads, its proximity to Richmond gradually drew it into the orbit of urban growth, fostering a local economy that now leans heavily on retail, services, and the steady hum of commuters. This transition has brought a diverse population, yet echoes of the past persist in the names of roads and the enduring appeal of open spaces. The nearby presence of the Virginia State Capitol and the bustling Richmond International Airport are constant reminders of Glen Allen's connection to the wider world, while local parks and recreation areas offer a cherished refuge, a place where the rhythm of life slows just enough to appreciate the rustle of leaves and the fleeting beauty of a dragonfly's wing.

About This Glen Allen Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Glen Allen, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.665978, -77.506374. 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 Glen Allen and Henrico County.

Detailed location data for Glen Allen includes the ZIP code (23060), 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 Glen Allen is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.