Smithfield Virginia Map

About Smithfield, Virginia

Smithfield is a locality in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,834. The population density is 346.5 people per km². Smithfield is located at 36.9824°N, 76.6311°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23430.

Smithfield, Virginia, unfolds along the broad, sinuous curves of the Pagan River, a place where the sky often wears a pearly luminescence, softening the sharp edges of the day. It lies 11.2 miles west of Newport News, VA (from Newport News, VA: bearing 271°T), and is situated 4.6 miles west-north-west of Carrollton. The landscape here is a gentle embrace of fertile earth and wide waterways, the air carrying the faint, briny kiss of the Chesapeake Bay, a subtle perfume that mingles with the scent of pine and damp soil after a summer shower. Live oaks, ancient and gnarled, stand sentinel along the banks, their branches draped with Spanish moss, creating a cathedral-like canopy that filters the sunlight into shifting patterns on the verdant ground. The terrain itself is a study in subtle elevation changes, a rolling expanse that slopes gracefully towards the river, its surface marked by the neat geometry of agricultural fields and the occasional cluster of white-washed farmhouses. This venerable settlement, Smithfield, carries the deep resonance of its past within its very soul, a history woven into the fabric of its enduring economy, which has long been tethered to the bounty of the land and the sea. For generations, the curing and smoking of ham has been a hallmark of this region, a culinary tradition that has earned Smithfield a distinctive place in the nation's gastronomic lore, its savory aroma a constant, comforting presence. The waterways, once highways for trade and transport, now offer serene vistas and recreational pursuits, their currents whispering tales of colonial merchants and burgeoning industries. Beyond its famed pork products, Smithfield’s character is shaped by a quiet resilience, a deep-rooted connection to its heritage evident in the preservation of its historic homes and the unhurried rhythm of its daily life, where the passage of time feels measured by the ebb and flow of the tides.

About This Smithfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Smithfield, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.982371, -76.631066. 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 Smithfield and Isle of Wight County.

Detailed location data for Smithfield includes the ZIP code (24141), telephone area code (276, 757), county seat of Isle of Wight County (Isle of Wight), and school district assignment (Isle of Wight 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 Smithfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.