Vinton Virginia Map

About Vinton, Virginia

Vinton is a locality in Roanoke County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,056. The population density is 997.8 people per km². Vinton is located at 37.2810°N, 79.8970°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24179.

Vinton rests in the embrace of rolling hills, a landscape painted in the muted greens of deciduous forests and the warmer tones of cultivated fields. It lies 2.5 miles east-north-east of Roanoke, VA (from Roanoke, VA: bearing 74°T), and is situated 7.4 miles east-north-east of Cave Spring. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a fragrance deepened by the occasional mist that drifts down from the surrounding Appalachian foothills. The terrain slopes and rises, not in dramatic peaks, but in a persistent, gentle swell that guides the eye and the foot through a mosaic of human habitation and wilder growth. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-cloudy skies, can be surprisingly soft, casting a diffused glow that softens the edges of houses and trees alike. The history of Vinton is tied to the railroad and the fertile lands that cradled early settlers. A modest but persistent agricultural heritage once defined its economy, with farms producing tobacco and other crops that fed the growing region. Today, Vinton’s economic pulse beats with a blend of small businesses and its role as a bedroom community for the larger Roanoke metropolitan area, its streets reflecting a steady, unhurried pace of life. The Roanoke River, though not immediately within Vinton's bounds, exerts a subtle influence on the broader regional geography, shaping the drainage and the character of the land that eventually flows toward it. Local traditions, often tied to community gatherings and the simple pleasures of shared meals, are woven into the fabric of Vinton's identity, a quiet persistence against the tide of rapid change.

About This Vinton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Vinton, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.280971, -79.896982. 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 Vinton and Roanoke County.

Detailed location data for Vinton includes the ZIP code (24179), telephone area code (276, 540), county seat of Roanoke County (Salem), and school district assignment (Roanoke 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 Vinton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.