Ivy Virginia Map

About Ivy, Virginia

Ivy is a locality in Albemarle County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 794. The population density is 121.7 people per km². Ivy is located at 38.0565°N, 78.5967°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22901.

Ivy unfolds across the rolling Piedmont terrain, a landscape defined by the gentle slopes that lead toward the Shenandoah Valley. It lies 6.8 miles west-north-west of Charlottesville, VA (from Charlottesville, VA: bearing 286°T), and is situated 5.7 miles east of Crozet. Here, the air carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, especially after a summer rain, and the light at dusk often casts a soft, golden hue across the cultivated fields and the shadowed woods. Ancient oaks and maples, their branches reaching like weathered arms, punctuate the horizon, while the occasional glint of water hints at the numerous streams that thread through the undulating countryside. The character of Ivy is one of quiet persistence, a place where the land itself seems to breathe with a slow, steady rhythm, unhurried by the clamor of larger settlements. The history of Ivy is deeply intertwined with the agricultural heritage of Albemarle County, a region long celebrated for its pastoral beauty and fertile soil. For generations, this land has supported the cultivation of crops, with a particular fondness for tobacco and later, a diversification into orchards and livestock. The local economy, while still bearing the imprint of its agrarian roots, has also seen a subtle shift, drawing in those who appreciate its proximity to Charlottesville and its access to the University of Virginia, while maintaining a distinct identity. Notable landmarks are often subtle here – a weathered stone wall, a particularly venerable tree, or a historic homestead that whispers of past lives and enduring legacies, each adding to the unique texture of Ivy.

About This Ivy Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ivy, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.056527, -78.596682. 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 Ivy and Albemarle County.

Detailed location data for Ivy includes the ZIP code (22903), 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 Ivy is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.