Mount Vernon Virginia Map

About Mount Vernon, Virginia

Mount Vernon is a locality in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 13,122. The population density is 969.6 people per km². Mount Vernon is located at 38.7352°N, 77.0954°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22309.

Mount Vernon unfolds across a gentle Potomac River floodplain, its landscape a tapestry of manicured lawns, mature woodlands, and the broad, shimmering expanse of the river itself. It lies 4.3 miles west-north-west of Fort Washington, MD (from Fort Washington, MD: bearing 296°T), and is situated 8.3 miles west-south-west of Prince Georges. The air here carries a humid sweetness in summer, a crisp, invigorating bite in winter, and often, a soft, diffused light that filters through the ancient oaks and maples, illuminating the rolling terrain with a quiet grace. The very earth seems to breathe with a slow, deliberate rhythm, a sense of permanence that echoes in the stately architecture and the carefully tended gardens. This historic locale, forever linked to the first American presidency, pulses with a rich past that informs its present character. The economy, once deeply rooted in the agricultural bounty of the surrounding land, now thrives on a blend of tourism, professional services, and the quiet hum of residential life. Mount Vernon draws visitors from across the globe, eager to walk the grounds that George Washington himself surveyed and cultivated, a testament to the enduring legacy of a nation’s founding. The river, a constant presence, has always been a conduit for trade and connection, and today, it offers a serene backdrop to the enduring spirit of this significant place.

About This Mount Vernon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mount Vernon, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.735159, -77.095367. 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 Mount Vernon and Fairfax County.

Detailed location data for Mount Vernon includes the ZIP code (22309), telephone area code (703, 571), 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 Mount Vernon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.