What is the population of Harpers Ferry?

The population of Harpers Ferry, WV is 285.

Where is Harpers Ferry located?

Harpers Ferry, WV is located at latitude 39.3253800 and longitude -77.7388800. It is in United States.

What is the area of Harpers Ferry?

The area of Harpers Ferry, WV is 1.615316 km².

What is the elevation of Harpers Ferry?

Harpers Ferry, WV has an elevation of 149 meters (489 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Harpers Ferry in?

Harpers Ferry, WV is in the America/New_York time zone.

What state is Harpers Ferry in?

Harpers Ferry is in the state of West Virginia, United States.

What county is Harpers Ferry, WV in?

Harpers Ferry is in Jefferson County, West Virginia.

How has the population of Harpers Ferry changed?

The population of Harpers Ferry, WV has decreased from 286 (2010) to 285 (2020), a change of -0.3%.

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Harpers Ferry: town in West Virginia

About

Harpers Ferry is a town located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 286 and a population density of 177 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 285 inhabitants.

The town was created 275 years ago in 1750.

Quick Facts about Harpers Ferry

Population	285 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	West Virginia (United States)
County	Jefferson County
Postal code	25425
Phone Area Codes	304
Area	1.62 km²
Official name	Harpers Ferry
Latitude & Longitude	39.3254,-77.7389
Altitude	489 feet / 149, 149 meters
Establishment	January 01, 1751 (275 years ago)
Time Zone	America/New_York
Local time	01:05:04 (16th April 2026)
Density	176 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	-0.35% (2010-2020)
Weather	89℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Harpers Ferry is located at 39°19'31"N 77°44'20"W (39.3253800, -77.7388800).

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Weather

89°F

Partly Sunny

3 to 12 mph SW Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 89.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Harpers Ferry decreased by 0.35% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	286	-	census
2011	290	1.38%	estimation process
2012	288	-0.69%	estimation process
2013	288	0%	estimation process
2014	288	0%	estimation process
2015	287	-0.35%	estimation process
2016	282	-1.77%	estimation process
2017	283	0.35%	estimation process
2018	281	-0.71%	estimation process
2019	282	0.35%	estimation process
2020	285	1.05%	estimation process

Harpers Ferry zip code is 25425. County name: Jefferson, County fips: 54037

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Best Things to Do in Harpers Ferry

1Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Rating: 4.8 (8732)

171 Shoreline Dr, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425, United States View details

Phone: +13045356029 | Website available

2Appalachian Trail Conservancy

Rating: 4.5 (842)

799 Washington St, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425, United States View details

Phone: +13045356331 | Website available

3Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA Holiday

Rating: 4.3 (742)

343 Campground Rd, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425, United States View details

Phone: +18005629497 | Website available

Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA Holiday

4John Brown's Fort

Rating: 4.7 (148)

814 Shenandoah St, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425, United States View details

Phone: +13045356029 | Website available

5St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church

Rating: 4.8 (126)

110 Church St, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425, United States View details

Phone: +13047255558 | Website available

Where to Stay in Harpers Ferry

1Clarion Inn Harpers Ferry-Charles Town

Rating: 4.3 (709)

4328 William L Wilson Fwy, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425, United States View details

Phone: +13045356302 | Website available

2Quality Inn

Rating: 4.2 (241)

25 Union St, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425, United States View details

Phone: +13045214710 | Website available

Services and Civic Places in Harpers Ferry

1Harpers Ferry Town Hall

Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 View details

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Harpers Ferry, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
449339	American Public University System	Charles Town (WV)	25414

Nearby Transit Stations (22)

Rail and bus stations connected to Harpers Ferry, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
HFY	Harpers Ferry	Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.	RAIL
MRB	Martinsburg station	229 East Martin St.	RAIL
FRC	Frederick, MD	100 South East Street	RAIL
FRR	Frederick Airport, MD	1341 Hughes Ford Road	BUS
HAG	Hagerstown, MD	123 West Franklin Street	BUS

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Harpers Ferry.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Harpers Ferry Post Office	Harpers Ferry (WV)	25425

Other places with the same name (1)

Harpers Ferry, Iowa city in Iowa with a population of 326 people.

Other cities in Jefferson County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , WV.

City Name	Population	Title
Charles Town	6,029	City in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States
Ranson	4,941	City in West Virginia
Shepherdstown	1,922	A town in West Virginia
Bolivar	1,018	Human settlement in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States of America