Pearisburg Virginia Map

About Pearisburg, Virginia

Pearisburg is a locality in Giles County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,860. The population density is 346.4 people per km². Pearisburg is located at 37.3265°N, 80.7351°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24134.

Pearisburg rests in a broad valley, a place where the New River, a waterway with a serpentine grace, begins its journey northward. It lies 18.9 miles west-north-west of Blacksburg, VA (from Blacksburg, VA: bearing 291°T), and is situated 4.2 miles east of Narrows. The mountains here rise not as jagged teeth, but as rounded shoulders, cloaked in a perpetual green that deepens to an almost bruised indigo when the sun dips low. The air carries the cool, damp scent of loam and the faint, sweet perfume of wild honeysuckle, particularly potent after a summer shower. Roads unfurl like ribbons of grey asphalt, leading the eye towards the distant, hazy blue of the Appalachians, their slopes a complex mosaic of deciduous forests and the occasional dark, steadfast pine. The sky above Pearisburg often feels vast and generous, a canvas for clouds that drift with an unhurried purpose. The history of Pearisburg is etched not in grand monuments, but in the very bones of the land and the enduring spirit of its people. It’s a place where the legacy of early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of a simpler life, still resonates in the quiet hum of everyday existence. The local economy, once anchored by agriculture and mining, now finds its footing in a blend of small businesses and a growing appreciation for the natural bounty surrounding Pearisburg. The New River itself, a silent witness to centuries of change, continues to be a source of livelihood and recreation, its waters reflecting the stoic, watchful presence of the surrounding peaks. The rhythm of life in Pearisburg is one of steady persistence, a quiet unfolding against a backdrop of timeless natural beauty.

About This Pearisburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pearisburg, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.326511, -80.735071. 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 Pearisburg and Giles County.

Detailed location data for Pearisburg includes the ZIP code (24134), telephone area code (276, 540), county seat of Giles County (Pearisburg), and school district assignment (Giles 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 Pearisburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.