Virginia County Map with Cities
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Explore this historical reference layer and search its county or county-equivalent names and FIPS identifiers. Alphabetical list as contained in the bundled historic dataset. This is not a verified current count. 134 reference entries Source limitations: Geometry from bundled Basemap Virginia Map
County and County-Equivalent Reference List
County / equivalent FIPS (dataset) Accomack 51001 Albemarle 51003 Alexandria 51510 Alleghany 51005 Amelia 51007 Amherst 51009 Appomattox 51011 Arlington 51013 Augusta 51015 Bath 51017 Bedford 51019 Bedford 51515 Bland 51021 Botetourt 51023 Bristol 51520 Brunswick 51025 Buchanan 51027 Buckingham 51029 Buena Vista 51530 Campbell 51031 Caroline 51033 Carroll 51035 Charles City 51036 Charlotte 51037 Charlottesville 51540 Chesapeake 51550 Chesterfield 51041 Clarke 51043 Colonial Heights 51570 Covington 51580 Craig 51045 Culpeper 51047 Cumberland 51049 Danville 51590 Dickenson 51051 Dinwiddie 51053 Emporia 51595 Essex 51057 Fairfax 51059 Fairfax 51600 Falls Church 51610 Fauquier 51061 Floyd 51063 Fluvanna 51065 Franklin 51067 Franklin 51620 Frederick 51069 Fredericksburg 51630 Galax 51640 Giles 51071 Gloucester 51073 Goochland 51075 Grayson 51077 Greene 51079 Greensville 51081 Halifax 51083 Hampton 51650 Hanover 51085 Harrisonburg 51660 Henrico 51087 Henry 51089 Highland 51091 Hopewell 51670 Isle of Wight 51093 James City 51095 King George 51099 King William 51101 King and Queen 51097 Lancaster 51103 Lee 51105 Lexington 51678 Loudoun 51107 Louisa 51109 Lunenburg 51111 Lynchburg 51680 Madison 51113 Manassas 51683 Manassas Park 51685 Martinsville 51690 Mathews 51115 Mecklenburg 51117 Middlesex 51119 Montgomery 51121 Nelson 51125 New Kent 51127 Newport News 51700 Norfolk 51710 Northampton 51131 Northumberland 51133 Norton 51720 Nottoway 51135 Orange 51137 Page 51139 Patrick 51141 Petersburg 51730 Pittsylvania 51143 Poquoson 51735 Portsmouth 51740 Powhatan 51145 Prince Edward 51147 Prince George 51149 Prince William 51153 Pulaski 51155 Radford 51750 Rappahannock 51157 Richmond 51159 Richmond 51760 Roanoke 51161 Roanoke 51770 Rockbridge 51163 Rockingham 51165 Russell 51167 Salem 51775 Scott 51169 Shenandoah 51171 Smyth 51173 Southampton 51175 Spotsylvania 51177 Stafford 51179 Staunton 51790 Suffolk 51800 Surry 51181 Sussex 51183 Tazewell 51185 Virginia Beach 51810 Warren 51187 Washington 51191 Waynesboro 51820 Westmoreland 51193 Williamsburg 51830 Winchester 51840 Wise 51195 Wythe 51197 York 51199 UScounties shapefile (EPSG:4269), source vintage not verified. Do not quote its numeric totals as present-day administrative counts. Downloaded SVG files include no legal accuracy warranty.
Understanding the county-equivalent system in Virginia
Virginia has independent cities that are county equivalents and are not part of any county. County-equivalent units are the level used in many Census datasets; state-level terminology and changes over time can affect counts and boundaries.
Examples of Virginia county GEOIDs
| Legacy reference name | Five-digit GEOID | County part |
|---|---|---|
| Accomack | 51001 |
001 |
| Albemarle | 51003 |
003 |
| Alexandria | 51510 |
510 |
| Alleghany | 51005 |
005 |
| Amelia | 51007 |
007 |
| Amherst | 51009 |
009 |
The first two FIPS digits identify the state in this dataset (51); the following three digits identify a county or county-equivalent record. Preserve leading zeros when storing these IDs in spreadsheets, CSV or databases.
How to read and verify the county map
- Start with the state outline and use the on-page search to find a county or full FIPS code.
- Check whether the entry represents a county, parish, borough, census area or independent city.
- Use the source-year label when referencing boundaries or computing statistics.
- For modern population, area or county-seat statistics, join this table to a verified dated government source rather than guessing from the map.
County lists versus postal addresses
A ZIP code, county name and postal city serve different purposes. A mailing address can use a neighboring city’s name, and one ZIP can intersect several counties. Use a point-in-polygon lookup against a properly dated jurisdiction layer when an exact address-to-county answer matters.
Official data to cross-check
The U.S. Census Bureau publishes 2025 Gazetteer county tables with area and representative coordinate fields, and TIGER/Line boundaries. The Gazetteer files do not include population; a separately dated Census or ACS table is required for that value.
10 questions about Virginia
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How many counties or county equivalents are listed for Virginia?
The bundled reference currently contains 134 entries for Virginia. Because the underlying source vintage is not confirmed against the latest Census release, verify the authoritative current count before quoting it.
What is the county FIPS code for Virginia?
Virginia has state-level FIPS prefix 51. A complete county GEOID combines the two-digit state code and a three-digit county code. For example, Accomack has the stored GEOID 51001.
How do I locate a county on the Virginia map?
Use the county-name/FIPS table and consult an authoritative labeled map to match a name to its boundary. A point near a border needs a precise coordinate-based check.
Can I download a blank Virginia county map?
Check the associated printable-map page. County outlines require actual county geometry; an exterior state outline alone does not provide individual county borders.
Does the list include all current county equivalents in Virginia?
The page displays records in the bundled historical reference, not a certified current list. Independent cities and similar county equivalents require careful definition.
Is the Virginia county data from the latest Census year?
No current-vintage certification is claimed for this local dataset. Compare names and GEOIDs against a dated TIGER/Line or Census Gazetteer file.
What is the difference between a county and a ZIP Code in Virginia?
County boundaries are government/statistical administrative areas; ZIP Codes are postal delivery identifiers and often cross counties. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas are Census approximations.
Can I look up a Virginia county by address?
An authoritative geocoding service or Census Geocoder can map an address to an official county. County names alone do not determine the county of every address.
Where do I find county population and land area for Virginia?
Use a named Census population-estimate vintage for people and a Gazetteer/TIGER data year for area. Avoid mixing Census years when calculating density or ranks.
Can I use Virginia county borders for property or legal decisions?
No. The reference is intended for education and general exploration. Property and administrative boundary decisions require current authoritative local records and licensed surveys where appropriate.
Editorial and data status: This is an unpublished reference draft. The information must be checked before the page can be treated as current geographic data or production-ready research.