Laurel Hill Virginia Map

About Laurel Hill, Virginia

Laurel Hill is a locality in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,450. The population density is 657.5 people per km². Laurel Hill is located at 38.7166°N, 77.2369°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22079.

Laurel Hill rises from the rolling Virginia Piedmont, a place where the land itself seems to hold its breath. It lies 3.8 miles east-north-east of Lake Ridge, VA (from Lake Ridge, VA: bearing 59°T), and is situated 6.8 miles north-east of Dale City. The terrain here is a study in gentle slopes and shallow valleys, where a verdant carpet of mixed hardwoods and pines blankets the hillsides, their canopies catching the shifting light. Creeks, small arteries of cool water, meander through the landscape, their banks often softened by ferns and the persistent whisper of unseen wildlife. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the damp, earthy scent of the forest floor, a grounding aroma that speaks of deep roots and quiet persistence. The history of Laurel Hill is bound to the land’s fertile soil and the persistent drive of its people. Once a region shaped by agricultural pursuits, its economy has transformed, now echoing with the distant hum of commerce that flows from nearby urban centers, yet retaining a distinct character of its own. The very earth here has witnessed the passage of time, from the early homesteaders who cleared these woods to the modern residents who find solace and sustenance in its enduring beauty. A particular quietude pervades Laurel Hill, a sense that while the world rushes on, this place offers a refuge, a space for contemplation where the enduring spirit of the land continues to hold sway.

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

Detailed location data for Laurel Hill includes the ZIP code (24482), telephone area code (540, 571, 703), county seat of Fairfax County (Fairfax), and school district assignment (Fairfax 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 Hill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.