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Shepherdstown, WV
Town in Jefferson County, West Virginia.
Population
1,460
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
3,638
ZIP codes
0
Shepherdstown and its ZIP codes
Shepherdstown at a glance
- Shepherdstown is about 49 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,750 a year, 7% more than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $485,200 (about 3 times the West Virginia figure) and median rent is $1,201 a month.
Local data for Shepherdstown, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shepherdstown, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,750
Poverty rate
6.2%
Median home value
$485,200
Median rent
$1,201/mo
Homeownership
73.2%
Bachelor's or higher
71.2%
Median age
21.8
Average commute
16.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (233), Irish Americans (134), Italian Americans (78).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Shepherdstown.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,562
17,136 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,542
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$702M
FY 2026, $12,167 per person
How people get to work
Shepherdstown, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone51.7%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked27.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home20.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shepherdstown, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
807
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
163
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
43.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shepherdstown, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.0%
U.S. 33.3% -3.3 pts
Diabetes
7.2%
U.S. 12.1% -4.9 pts
Smoking
9.2%
U.S. 12.8% -3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities near Shepherdstown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpsburg, MDTown | 3.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Antietam, MDCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Mercersville, MDCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Dargan, MDCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Shenandoah JunctionCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1 |
| Bakersville, MDCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Mount Briar, MDCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Keedysville, MDTown | 6.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Eakles Mill, MDCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Trego-Rohrersville Station, MDCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Tilghmanton, MDCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Yarrowsburg, MDCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.2 |
| RansonCorporation | 7.5 mi | 8.1 |
| Rohrersville, MDCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Fairplay, MDCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.2 |
| BolivarTown | 8 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shepherdstown, WV in?
- Shepherdstown is in Jefferson County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Shepherdstown, WV?
- About 1,460 people live in Shepherdstown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shepherdstown?
- Nearby places include Sharpsburg, MD (3.4 mi), Antietam, MD (3.8 mi), Mercersville, MD (4.9 mi), Dargan, MD (5.5 mi), Shenandoah Junction (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023