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Kopperston, WV

Census-designated place in Wyoming County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 24854.

Population

706

Land area

1.9sq mi

People per sq mi

370

ZIP codes

1

Kopperston and its ZIP codes

Full map

Kopperston at a glance

  • Kopperston is about 5 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $48,900 (70% below West Virginia).

Housing and community stats

Kopperston, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Poverty rate

79.0%

Median home value

$48,900

Homeownership

72.9%

Bachelor's or higher

0.0%

Median age

51.2

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (33), German Americans (31), Polish Americans (24).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wyoming County. PPP loans are for Kopperston.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.4%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$57,600

4,303 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$40,314

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$141M

FY 2026, $6,592 per person

Wyoming County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Kopperston, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone55.4%
  • Carpooled4.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home39.8%

Environment and hazard risk

Kopperston, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

399

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

293

2.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 23°F

51.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Kopperston, WV, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

47.8%

U.S. 33.3% +14.5 pts

Diabetes

20.0%

U.S. 12.1% +7.9 pts

Smoking

32.5%

U.S. 12.8% +19.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.7%

U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts

ZIP codes in Kopperston

1 in or overlapping Kopperston. Population shown

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Cities near Kopperston

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Glen ForkCensus-designated place4.1 mi3.1
OceanaTown5 mi1.3
MathenyCensus-designated place6.3 mi3.5
BoltCensus-designated place8.6 mi5.4
BrentonCensus-designated place11 mi0.6
RobinetteCensus-designated place12 mi3
PinevilleTown12 mi0.8
TwilightCensus-designated place13 mi0.5
New RichmondCensus-designated place13 mi0.4
AmherstdaleCensus-designated place14 mi3
MalloryCensus-designated place14 mi4.4
AccovilleCensus-designated place15 mi3.2
LesterTown15 mi0.5
ItmannCensus-designated place15 mi1
KistlerCensus-designated place15 mi1.5
ColcordCensus-designated place15 mi0.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Kopperston, WV in?
Kopperston is in Wyoming County, West Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Kopperston, WV?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Kopperston include 24854.
What is the population of Kopperston, WV?
About 706 people live in Kopperston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Kopperston?
Nearby places include Glen Fork (4.1 mi), Oceana (5 mi), Matheny (6.3 mi), Bolt (8.6 mi), Brenton (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023