Selma Virginia Map

About Selma, Virginia

Selma is a locality in Staunton (city), Virginia, United States. Selma is located at 38.1624°N, 79.0750°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24474.

Selma unfolds as a quiet presence in the Shenandoah Valley, where the undulating hills, cloaked in the deep greens of oak and pine, gently give way to the broad, fertile floor of the valley. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp, earthy scent, a testament to the surrounding agricultural lands and the breath of the nearby mountains. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-misted skies, casts a soft, diffused glow, lending a timeless quality to the weathered barns and the scattered farmsteads that dot the landscape. The terrain itself, a subtle rise and fall of land, speaks of the ancient forces that shaped this region, a quiet grandeur that belies the simplicity of the daily lives lived here. The history of Selma is interwoven with the agricultural bounty of the Shenandoah Valley, a region long sustained by its rich soil and dependable rainfall. For generations, farming has been the lifeblood, with crops like corn and hay, and the raising of livestock, forming the backbone of the local economy. While the grander narratives of the nation may have unfolded elsewhere, Selma has quietly contributed its own chapter, its rhythms dictated by the seasons and the steady work of its people. The nearby waterways, though not grand rivers, provide essential sustenance for the land, and their gentle murmur is a constant, unobtrusive companion to the quiet unfolding of life in this enduring corner of Virginia.

About This Selma Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Selma, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.162353, -79.07503. 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 Selma and Staunton (city).

Detailed location data for Selma includes the ZIP code (24401), telephone area code (540), county seat of Staunton (city), and school district assignment (Alleghany Highlands 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 Selma is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.