Wicomico Virginia Map

About Wicomico, Virginia

Wicomico is a locality in Northumberland County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Wicomico is located at 37.2910°N, 76.5094°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22579.

Wicomico rests along the gentle curves of its namesake creek, a place where the land breathes the salt-laced air of the Northern Neck. It lies 11.0 miles east of Williamsburg, VA (from Williamsburg, VA: bearing 83°T), and is situated 2.6 miles north-north-west of Gloucester Point. The terrain here is a low-lying tapestry of fertile fields, interspersed with stands of mature oak and pine, their branches reaching skyward as if in silent benediction. Sunlight, softened by the humid air, often paints the landscape in hues of pale gold and muted green, casting long, languid shadows across the meadows as evening approaches. The very atmosphere seems to hold a certain stillness, a quietude broken only by the distant calls of gulls and the rustle of leaves in the ever-present breeze. The history of Wicomico is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the Chesapeake. For generations, tobacco and corn have been coaxed from this rich soil, the enduring backbone of its local economy. Small farms, many passed down through families, still dot the landscape, their weathered barns and rambling houses whispering tales of lives lived in close connection with the earth. The creek itself, a tributary of the wider Rappahannock River, has always served as a vital artery, facilitating the transport of goods and fostering a sense of independent spirit among its inhabitants, a spirit that continues to define the character of Wicomico.

About This Wicomico Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wicomico, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.290977, -76.509395. 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 Wicomico and Northumberland County.

Detailed location data for Wicomico includes the ZIP code (23072), telephone area code (804, 540), county seat of Northumberland County (Heathsville), and school district assignment. 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 Wicomico is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.