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 274 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 |
| Altitude : | 489 feet / 149, 149 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1751 (274 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:07:02 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 176 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.35% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Harpers Ferry is located at 39°19'31"N 77°44'20"W (39.3253800, -77.7388800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Harpers Ferry
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 |
Best Things to Do in Harpers Ferry
1 Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
171 Shoreline Dr, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Appalachian Trail Conservancy
799 Washington St, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA Holiday
343 Campground Rd, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 John Brown's Fort
814 Shenandoah St, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church
110 Church St, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Harpers Ferry
1 Clarion Inn Harpers Ferry-Charles Town
4328 William L Wilson Fwy, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Quality Inn
25 Union St, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Harpers Ferry
1 Harpers Ferry Town Hall
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 ➦ Show Map
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Schools in Harpers Ferry
College & universities near Harpers Ferry, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 449339 | American Public University System | Charles Town (WV) | 25414 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Harpers Ferry, WV
| 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 |
Post offices near Harpers Ferry
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Harpers Ferry Post Office | Harpers Ferry (WV) | 25425 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- 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 |
