Hume Virginia Map

About Hume, Virginia

Hume is a locality in Fauquier County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Hume is located at 38.8321°N, 77.9994°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22639.

Hume rests in a gentle hollow, where the rolling hills of Fauquier County begin to gather themselves, hinting at the broader Blue Ridge not too far to the west. It lies 23.4 miles west-north-west of Linton Hall, VA (from Linton Hall, VA: bearing 282°T), and is situated 8.0 miles west-south-west of Marshall. The landscape here is a mosaic of emerald pastures, punctuated by the dark, stoic lines of mature oak and maple forests that climb the slopes. Old farmsteads, their weathered barns and silos standing as quiet sentinels, dot the horizon, their fields often traced by the meandering, silver threads of small creeks that feed the Rappahannock River system. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and sun-warmed grass, a perfume that speaks of a life lived close to the land. The history of Hume is etched into its quiet persistence, a testament to generations who found their livelihood in its fertile soil. Once a hub for agricultural pursuits, its economy, like many in this region, has gracefully adapted, with a blend of working farms, artisanal producers, and a growing appreciation for its rural charm drawing visitors and new residents alike. The legacy of its agricultural past is still palpable, from the sturdy stone foundations of forgotten homesteads to the enduring appeal of local produce stands that appear with the changing seasons. While no grand monuments mark its existence, Hume’s distinctiveness lies in its unpretentious beauty, the steady rhythm of its days, and the deep, quiet satisfaction of its enduring connection to the Virginia countryside.

About This Hume Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hume, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.832058, -77.999441. 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 Hume and Fauquier County.

Detailed location data for Hume includes the ZIP code (22639), telephone area code (540), county seat of Fauquier County (Warrenton), 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 Hume is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.