Isle of Wight Virginia Map

About Isle of Wight, Virginia

Isle of Wight is a locality in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Isle of Wight is located at 36.9076°N, 76.7077°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23397.

Isle of Wight, a place where the land gently slopes toward the broad shoulders of the James River, possesses a character etched by the persistent murmur of water and the wide, open sky. It lies 14.2 miles north-north-west of Suffolk, VA (from Suffolk, VA: bearing 331°T), and is situated 6.7 miles south-west of Smithfield. Here, the terrain unfolds in fertile plains, a rich loam that has yielded its bounty for centuries, punctuated by stands of mature oak and pine that whisper secrets on the breeze. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a humid warmth, a tangible weight that softens the edges of the day and lends a hazy, golden hue to the landscape. It is a quiet country, a landscape that feels both ancient and alive, where the persistent hum of insect life forms the soundtrack to the slow passage of time, and the scent of damp earth and pine needles hangs heavy in the air. The history of Isle of Wight is deeply entwined with the earliest stirrings of colonial America, a testament to its enduring agricultural roots. For generations, the economy here has been shaped by the land, its fields producing crops that have sustained generations, a legacy visible in the weathered barns and the broad expanses of cultivated earth. The fertile soil, a gift of the river's embrace, has always been the bedrock of life, fostering a culture that values hard work and a deep connection to the earth. While modern industries have found their place, the ghost of the agrarian past still lingers, a quiet presence in the rhythm of the seasons and the enduring spirit of the people who call Isle of Wight home.

About This Isle of Wight Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Isle of Wight, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.907649, -76.707735. 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 Isle of Wight and Isle of Wight County.

Detailed location data for Isle of Wight includes the ZIP code (23487), telephone area code (757), county seat of Isle of Wight County (Isle of Wight), 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 Isle of Wight is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.