New Castle Virginia Map

About New Castle, Virginia

New Castle is a locality in Craig County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 138. The population density is 286.5 people per km². New Castle is located at 37.5001°N, 80.1109°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24127.

New Castle sits at the confluence of the Appalachian Mountains' folded embrace, where the landscape itself seems to sigh with the weight of ages. It lies 14.6 miles north-north-west of Salem, VA (from Salem, VA: bearing 348°T), and is situated 18.4 miles north-north-west of Roanoke. The hills rise, cloaked in a verdant tapestry of oak and pine, their slopes sometimes giving way to fields of corn and hay, the land breathing in the cool, crisp air that carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke. A quiet stillness often settles over the hollows, broken only by the murmur of the Craig Creek, its waters a cool, clear ribbon threading through the valley, reflecting the ever-changing sky. The character of New Castle is etched in the weathered barns and the sturdy, unpretentious homes that dot the hillsides, a testament to a life lived in close communion with the land. This is a place where the echoes of its past are not forgotten, but rather woven into the fabric of its present. New Castle's economy, historically tied to the bounty of the surrounding forests and fertile soil, now finds a steady pulse in agriculture and small, local businesses that cater to the needs of its residents. The legacy of coal mining, though less dominant now, still whispers in the memory of the region, a reminder of the grit and resilience that has long defined this corner of the world. The annual Craig County Agricultural Fair, a vibrant celebration of local produce and traditional crafts, draws folks from miles around, a living embodiment of the community's enduring spirit and its deep connection to the land and to each other.

About This New Castle Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of New Castle, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.500129, -80.110882. 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 New Castle and Craig County.

Detailed location data for New Castle includes the ZIP code (24127), telephone area code (276, 540), county seat of Craig County (New Castle), and school district assignment (Craig 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 New Castle is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.