Reedville Virginia Map

About Reedville, Virginia

Reedville is a locality in Northumberland County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Reedville is located at 37.8421°N, 76.2758°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22539.

Reedville, Virginia, breathes the salty tang of the Chesapeake Bay, a place where the land yields gently to the embrace of water. It lies 18.9 miles south-south-east of Saint Marys, MD (from Saint Marys, MD: bearing 165°T), and is situated 19.9 miles south-south-east of Ridge. Low-lying shores, etched by countless tides, give way to a flat, fertile terrain where ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like the hands of weathered fishermen, stand sentinel. The air here carries a perpetual whisper of the sea, a constant reminder of the waterways that define this corner of the Northern Neck. Sunlight, when it breaks through the humid haze, possesses a diffused, pearlescent quality, softening the edges of the clapboard houses and the weathered pilings that jut from the shore. The character of Reedville is one of quiet perseverance, a steadfast presence against the ceaseless ebb and flow of the coastal environment. This modest outpost on Cockrell's Creek traces its roots to a booming era of menhaden fishing, a history palpable in the lingering scent of fish oil and the sight of aging cannery buildings, now repurposed or slowly surrendering to the elements. The economy, once dominated by the industry that gave the town its name, has diversified, with marinas now catering to recreational boaters and a smattering of local businesses serving the year-round residents. The rhythm of life in Reedville is dictated by the tides and the seasons, a slower cadence than the bustling metropolises that lie beyond the peninsula. It’s a place where the past is not so much forgotten as it is integrated into the present, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of those who have made their lives along this tranquil stretch of Virginia’s coast.

About This Reedville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Reedville, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.842074, -76.275777. 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 Reedville and Northumberland County.

Detailed location data for Reedville includes the ZIP code (22539), telephone area code (540), county seat of Northumberland County (Heathsville), and school district assignment. 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 Reedville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.