Goodview, Virginia facts for kids
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Goodview, Virginia
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Unincorporated community
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 Goodview, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Goodview, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Bedford |
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24095
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| Area code(s) | 540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1477363 |
Goodview is a small community located in Bedford County, Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or a town. Instead, it's governed by the larger county.
About Goodview
Goodview is a quiet area in the beautiful state of Virginia. Even though it doesn't have its own mayor or city council, it is still an important part of Bedford County. Many communities across the United States are unincorporated, and they rely on their county for services.
Location and Geography
Goodview is situated about 13.9 miles (22.4 kilometers) southwest of the town of Bedford. It's nestled in a scenic part of Virginia. The community is located at an elevation of about 997 feet (304 meters) above sea level. Its exact coordinates are 37 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds North and 79 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconds West.
Postal Services
One of the key features of Goodview is its own post office. This post office serves the community with its unique ZIP code, which is 24095. Having a local post office helps residents send and receive mail easily.
Time Zone
Like much of Virginia, Goodview observes the Eastern Time Zone. This means during most of the year, it is on Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5). During Daylight Saving Time, it switches to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), which is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-4).
