Waverly Virginia Map

About Waverly, Virginia

Waverly is a locality in Albemarle County, Virginia, United States. Waverly is located at 38.1068°N, 78.6217°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23890.

Waverly rests in a gentle hollow, where rolling Albemarle County farmland spills into the beginnings of steeper, wooded terrain. It lies 9.5 miles north-west of Charlottesville, VA (from Charlottesville, VA: bearing 304°T), and is situated 5.0 miles east-north-east of Crozet. The sky here is a vast, often bruised canvas of blues and greys, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun dips low, casting long, softened shadows across the fields of corn and soybeans. Old oaks, gnarled and broad, stand sentinel along the edges of properties, their leaves whispering secrets in the summer breeze. The air carries the clean scent of cut grass and, after a rain, the damp, earthy perfume of the Piedmont soil. Roads wind like brown ribbons through the landscape, connecting scattered farmsteads and the quiet core of Waverly itself. The history of Waverly is tied to the land and its cultivation, a story told in the weathered barns and the enduring agricultural rhythm. For generations, families have worked this earth, their lives shaped by the seasons and the bounty of the soil, primarily tobacco and grain. The local economy, while diversifying, still holds a deep respect for its agrarian roots, with small businesses supporting the farming community. You might find a family-run feed store or a roadside stand selling just-picked peaches in the summer months, simple enterprises that speak to a practical, enduring spirit. There is a quiet pride here, a sense of continuity in the way life unfolds, mirroring the slow, steady growth of the crops that have long sustained Waverly.

About This Waverly Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waverly, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.106802, -78.621684. 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 Waverly and Albemarle County.

Detailed location data for Waverly includes the ZIP code (22535), telephone area code (540, 804), county seat of Albemarle County (Charlottesville), and school district assignment (Sussex 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 Waverly is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.