Wakefield Virginia Map

About Wakefield, Virginia

Wakefield is a locality in Alexandria (city), Virginia, United States. It has a population of 11,930. The population density is 1230.3 people per km². Wakefield is located at 38.8115°N, 77.1072°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22003.

Wakefield rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and earth. It lies 3.3 miles west of Alexandria, VA (from Alexandria, VA: bearing 278°T), and is situated 6.9 miles south-south-west of Washington. Rolling hills, softened by decades of cultivation and interspersed with stands of mature oak and maple, define the terrain. The air here, especially in the early mornings, carries a damp coolness, a subtle scent of pine needles and rich soil that clings to the skin. Fields of green, sometimes emerald in their vibrancy, stretch out, punctuated by the occasional weathered barn or a cluster of homes that seem to have grown organically from the land itself, their roofs a muted palette against the broader sweep of sky. Evenings can bring a peculiar stillness, a hush that settles over the fields as the sun dips low, casting long, indistinct shadows that blur the edges of the world. This corner of Alexandria, Virginia, carries a history woven through agricultural rhythms and the quiet industry of its people. Once a place where tobacco fields dominated the horizon and the land yielded its bounty through diligent labor, Wakefield has seen its economic currents shift. While the broader expanse of the county has embraced a more modern, service-oriented economy, echoes of its agrarian past linger in the very contours of the land and the enduring sense of community. Small businesses, often family-run, anchor the local commerce, their storefronts a familiar sight along the main thoroughfares, offering a tangible connection to the enduring spirit of Wakefield. The persistent hum of traffic on nearby arteries serves as a constant reminder of its proximity to larger urban centers, yet within Wakefield itself, a more deliberate, unhurried pace often prevails, a comforting testament to a life lived in closer harmony with the land.

About This Wakefield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wakefield, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.811502, -77.107201. 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 Wakefield and Alexandria (city).

Detailed location data for Wakefield includes the ZIP code (22304), telephone area code (804, 571, 703), county seat of Alexandria (city), and school district assignment (Fairfax 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 Wakefield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.