Lexington Virginia Map

About Lexington, Virginia

Lexington is a locality in Lexington (city), Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,525. The population density is 1146.3 people per km². Lexington is located at 37.7840°N, 79.4428°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24450.

Lexington rests in a fold of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, where the Appalachian foothills begin their gentle ascent. It lies 30.4 miles north-north-west of Lynchburg, VA (from Lynchburg, VA: bearing 327°T), and is situated 5.9 miles north-west of Buena Vista. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, the rolling terrain a tapestry of farms, wooded ridges, and the meandering presence of the Maury River, its waters catching the afternoon sun in slivers of silver. The air itself carries a certain crispness, a reminder of the higher elevations that guard this valley, and the sky, when clear, stretches out in an expansive, almost impossibly blue dome. The character of Lexington is one of quiet solidity, a place where the past seems to whisper from the old stone buildings and the broad, tree-lined streets. The history of Lexington is deeply entwined with the bedrock of education and military tradition, most notably through its two distinguished institutions of higher learning, Washington and Lee University and the Virginia Military Institute. These venerable establishments lend a particular intellectual and disciplined air to the town, their campuses adding to the architectural richness of Lexington. The local economy, while diversified, still draws strength from its agricultural roots, with the surrounding countryside producing grains and livestock, and a growing appreciation for artisanal crafts and tourism. The presence of these historic colleges and the echoes of past conflicts, particularly the Civil War which left its indelible mark on the region, imbue Lexington with a profound sense of place and a distinctive cultural character that resonates in its everyday life, a life lived with a measured, thoughtful pace.

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Detailed location data for Lexington includes the ZIP code (22936), telephone area code (540), county seat of Lexington (city), and school district assignment (Lexington City 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 Lexington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.