New Kent Virginia Map

About New Kent, Virginia

New Kent is a locality in New Kent County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 801. The population density is 76.3 people per km². New Kent is located at 37.5176°N, 76.9789°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23124.

New Kent unfolds across rolling terrain, a landscape where broad fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon, their green and gold hues softening under the vast Virginia sky. It lies 22.5 miles east-south-east of Mechanicsville, VA (from Mechanicsville, VA: bearing 106°T), and is situated 7.9 miles east of Quinton. The air here carries a humid, earthy scent, particularly after a summer rain, mingling with the sweet perfume of honeysuckle that often cloaks weathered fences. Ancient oaks, their limbs gnarled like the hands of time, stand sentinel at the edges of these cultivated expanses, their rough bark a testament to seasons endured. Creeks, like the Chickahominy and its tributaries, thread through the land, their slow-moving waters mirroring the dappled sunlight that filters through the dense canopy of mixed hardwoods and pines, offering glimpses of a quiet, enduring natural world. The history of New Kent is deeply entwined with the agricultural heart of Virginia, a place where generations have worked the fertile soil, a legacy evident in the enduring presence of farms and the occasional, stately plantation home, some of which whisper tales of centuries past. Its economy, while rooted in agriculture, also finds expression in businesses that serve the surrounding communities, and its strategic position has drawn attention for various developments over time. New Kent is a place that remembers its agricultural roots, where the pace of life allows for a thoughtful contemplation of the land and the continuity of human endeavor upon it.

About This New Kent Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of New Kent, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.517645, -76.978856. 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 Kent and New Kent County.

Detailed location data for New Kent includes the ZIP code (23124), telephone area code (804), county seat of New Kent County (New Kent), and school district assignment (New Kent 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 Kent is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.