Hollymead Virginia Map

About Hollymead, Virginia

Hollymead is a locality in Albemarle County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,482. The population density is 511.7 people per km². Hollymead is located at 38.1171°N, 78.4417°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22936.

Hollymead unfolds across rolling Virginia Piedmont terrain, where the land breathes a quiet, deep-rooted existence. It lies 6.4 miles north-north-east of Charlottesville, VA (from Charlottesville, VA: bearing 17°T), and is situated 6.7 miles north-east of University of Virginia. The hills, a tapestry of mature hardwoods and scattered pines, give way to open pastures where cattle graze under a sky that often bleeds into shades of bruised plum and soft gold at dusk. Small creeks, their banks softened by moss and fallen leaves, meander through the valleys, their hushed murmurs a constant counterpoint to the rustle of wind through the trees. The air here carries the clean scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, a fragrance that clings to the skin and settles into the lungs. The history of Hollymead is tied to the fertile soil and the agricultural traditions of Albemarle County, a legacy evident in the scattered farmsteads and the enduring presence of rural life. Though not a hub of industry, its economy is sustained by the land, with a focus on farming and the quiet hum of local businesses that serve the surrounding countryside. The character of Hollymead is one of understated resilience, a place where generations have found their rhythm in the changing seasons and the enduring beauty of the Virginia landscape.

About This Hollymead Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Hollymead, 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 Hollymead and Albemarle County.

Detailed location data for Hollymead includes the ZIP code (22554), telephone area code (540), county seat of Albemarle County (Charlottesville), and school district assignment (Albemarle 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 Hollymead is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.