Poquoson Virginia Map

About Poquoson, Virginia

Poquoson is a locality in Poquoson (city), Virginia, United States. It has a population of 12,639. The population density is 315.7 people per km². Poquoson is located at 37.1224°N, 76.3458°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23662.

Poquoson unfolds as a series of gentle slopes and marshy expanses, a landscape shaped by the persistent caress of the Chesapeake Bay. It lies 6.4 miles north of Hampton, VA (from Hampton, VA: bearing 360°T), and is situated 6.2 miles east of Tabb. The air here carries a briny tang, a constant whisper of the water that defines its very being, and the sky, especially at dusk, often bleeds into hues of soft rose and bruised lavender. Low-slung homes, many with weathered clapboard facades, peek from behind mature trees, their yards often a riot of azaleas and meticulously tended gardens, reflecting a quiet pride in their immediate surroundings. The land itself feels porous, yielding to the tides, with tidal creeks snaking inland like veins, their mudflats exposed at low tide, teeming with unseen life. This is a place where the horizon feels expansive, yet intimate, the water always a visible, palpable presence. The history of Poquoson is inextricably linked to its watery environment, a story of resilience and adaptation for those who have called it home. For generations, the local economy was anchored by the bounty of the Chesapeake, with oystering and fishing forming the backbone of daily life, a legacy still felt in the weathered docks and the occasional passing trawler. The town’s founding, though not marked by grand pronouncements, is a narrative of hardy settlers drawn to this fertile crescent, their lives dictated by the ebb and flow of the tides. While modern industries have diversified, the deep-seated connection to the water remains, a distinguishing characteristic that imbues Poquoson with a distinct, unhurried rhythm, a quiet testament to its enduring maritime soul.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Poquoson, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.122366, -76.345777. 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 Poquoson and Poquoson (city).

Detailed location data for Poquoson includes the ZIP code (23662), telephone area code (757), county seat of Poquoson (city), and school district assignment (Poquoson 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 Poquoson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.