Hayes Virginia Map

About Hayes, Virginia

Hayes is a locality in Gloucester County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,200. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Hayes is located at 37.2782°N, 76.5038°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23072.

Hayes rests on the western edge of Gloucester County, a place where the land gently slopes toward the Chesapeake Bay. It lies 11.2 miles east of Williamsburg, VA (from Williamsburg, VA: bearing 87°T), and is situated 1.7 miles north-north-west of Gloucester Point. The landscape here is defined by the slow, deliberate flow of tidal creeks and the broad, sun-drenched expanses of farmland that have been shaped by generations of hands. Live oaks, their branches draped with Spanish moss, stand sentinel over pastures where cattle graze, their forms softened by the hazy, humid air that carries the faint scent of salt and damp earth. As dusk settles, the sky often bleeds into a palette of muted oranges and soft purples, a quiet spectacle that seems to hold the day's warmth long after the sun has dipped below the horizon. The history of Hayes is deeply entwined with the rich agricultural heritage of the Tidewater region, a legacy evident in the enduring presence of family farms that still cultivate corn and soybeans. This area has long been a vital part of the Chesapeake Bay's ecosystem, its economy historically tied to the bounty of the water, though the focus has shifted from large-scale fishing to more diversified local commerce and a growing tourism sector that appreciates its tranquil charm. The quiet character of Hayes is its most distinctive feature, a place where the rhythm of life is dictated less by urgency and more by the changing seasons and the steady pulse of the natural world, a peaceful counterpoint to the bustling cities further afield.

About This Hayes Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hayes, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.278199, -76.50384. 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 Hayes and Gloucester County.

Detailed location data for Hayes includes the ZIP code (23072), telephone area code (804), county seat of Gloucester County (Gloucester Courthouse), 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 Hayes is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.