Seaford Virginia Map

About Seaford, Virginia

Seaford is a locality in York County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,200. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Seaford is located at 37.1982°N, 76.4330°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23696.

Seaford, a quiet sentinel on the York River's edge, breathes a marsh-scented air that carries the distant call of gulls. It lies 12.6 miles north-north-west of Hampton, VA (from Hampton, VA: bearing 337°T), and is situated 5.4 miles north-north-east of Tabb. The landscape here is a gentle unfolding of flat, fertile land, threaded with creeks and inlets that whisper secrets to the brackish waters. Live oaks, gnarled and ancient, stand sentinel over fields that stretch towards the shimmering horizon, their branches draped with Spanish moss like tattered veils. The sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a honeyed quality, bathing the weathered clapboard houses and the broad, slow-moving river in a soft, golden light. Here, the land yields generously, its soil dark and rich, supporting stands of pine and a resilient, coastal flora. The history of Seaford is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of its people and the enduring rhythm of the water. For centuries, this place has been a nexus of riverine life, its economy once deeply entwined with the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay and the fertile lands of the coastal plain. Oysters, clams, and fishing were the lifeblood, and though the industry has evolved, a connection to the water remains palpable. Modern Seaford balances this heritage with a growing residential character, its residents finding solace in the unhurried pace and the accessible beauty of the natural surroundings. The nearby national parkland offers a sanctuary of protected wetlands and forests, a testament to the region's commitment to preserving its wild heart.

About This Seaford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Seaford, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.198199, -76.433003. 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 Seaford and York County.

Detailed location data for Seaford includes the ZIP code (23696), telephone area code (757), county seat of York County (Yorktown), 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 Seaford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.