Henrico Virginia Map

About Henrico, Virginia

Henrico is a locality in Henrico County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,200. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Henrico is located at 36.5926°N, 78.6161°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23228.

Henrico unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where broad fields, often cloaked in the emerald green of summer or the rich ochre of autumn, give way to the darker, more persistent hues of pine and oak forests. It lies 42.8 miles north of Wake Forest, NC (from Wake Forest, NC: bearing 352°T), and is situated 3.9 miles west-south-west of Clarksville. The air here, especially in the lingering warmth of late afternoon, carries a subtle, earthy perfume, a blend of sun-baked soil and the distant, sweet breath of ripening crops. Scattered farmsteads, their white clapboard homes stark against the verdant backdrop, punctuate the horizon, each a solitary sentinel in this quiet expanse. The very land seems to breathe with a slow, deliberate rhythm, a testament to the patient cultivation that has shaped its contours for generations. This corner of the county, though seemingly tranquil, is woven into a rich historical tapestry, its origins tied to the early agricultural endeavors that defined the region. The economy here, historically rooted in farming, continues to draw sustenance from the fertile earth, with crops like soybeans and corn often gracing the cultivated stretches. Yet, a quiet evolution is at play, with pockets of small businesses and workshops contributing to the local livelihood, hinting at a resilience and adaptability that mirrors the enduring spirit of the land itself. The absence of grand monuments is compensated by the subtle grandeur of the landscape, where the changing light can cast a painterly glow upon the fields, and the hushed rustle of leaves in the breeze offers a timeless melody.

About This Henrico Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Henrico, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.592641, -78.616113. 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 Henrico and Henrico County.

Detailed location data for Henrico includes the ZIP code (24529), telephone area code (276, 804), county seat of Henrico County, 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 Henrico is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.