Laurel Virginia Map

About Laurel, Virginia

Laurel is a locality in Henrico County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 18,721. The population density is 1302.7 people per km². Laurel is located at 37.6429°N, 77.5089°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23294.

Laurel, a pocket of Henrico County, unfolds with a quiet grace under the Virgina sky. It lies 4.5 miles north-east of Tuckahoe, VA (from Tuckahoe, VA: bearing 35°T), and is situated 6.7 miles north-north-west of Richmond. Its landscape is a gentle push and pull of terrain, where the soil, rich and yielding, supports stands of oak and pine that whisper secrets on the breeze. Creeks, small arteries of life, thread through the land, their banks often softened by a verdant growth of ferns and wild grasses. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a humid warmth, a scent of damp earth and distant pine needles, and the light, as it begins to soften towards evening, casts long, contemplative shadows that seem to deepen the very character of the place. The history of Laurel is one of quiet persistence, a story told not in grand pronouncements but in the enduring shape of the land itself. Once, this was a place where agriculture held sway, the fertile ground yielding its bounty, and the echoes of those farming days can still be felt in the broad fields that remain, even as other endeavors have taken root. The local economy has diversified, embracing a blend of small businesses and services that cater to the rhythm of its residents, a steady hum rather than a clamor. While no singular, towering landmark defines its skyline, the enduring presence of its natural waterways and the well-maintained roads that connect its homes and businesses speak to a community that values continuity and a grounded way of life.

About This Laurel Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Laurel, 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 Laurel and Henrico County.

Detailed location data for Laurel includes the ZIP code (23228), telephone area code (276, 804), county seat of Henrico County, and school district assignment (Henrico 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 Laurel is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.