| City: | Kopperston, West Virginia |
| County: | Wyoming County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:20:35 PM |
| Population: | 860 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 304 / 681 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.7431, -81.5404 |
| Land Area: | 8.775 sq mi |
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Kopperston sits in the southern coalfields of West Virginia, tucked into Wyoming County's rugged terrain. The numbered street grid (40th St, 44th St, 68th St) and the town's name point to its origins as a coal company town. With 860 residents and 337 households, it's a small community where nearly everyone has roots going back generations.
The post office maintains 66 PO Boxes, though most residents receive mail through street delivery. Only about 20% of households use a PO Box. Both city and rural carrier routes serve the area, making Kopperston one of the PO Box-classified ZIPs that actually has full street delivery available. This isn't a PO Box Only Zone.
Median household income runs $22,500, and the typical home is worth $45,800. Almost all the housing stock predates 1939, with 378 of 389 units built before that year. These are the original company-built homes, still standing after nearly a century. Over 76% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and nobody here holds a bachelor's degree according to Census data.
A quarter of workers (25.8%) work from home, which is unusually high for a community this size. The median age of 40.6 years sits close to the national average. Nearly the entire population (97.4%) is white, and every resident was born in the United States.
The numbered street grid (40th, 44th, 68th) is typical of coal company towns, while Kopperston St carries the town's name.
ZIP Code 24854 has 860 residents and 337 households (average 2.55 persons per household). The median age is 40.6 years, slightly younger than the state (42.9) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.3% male and 48.7% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.4%, much higher than the state average of 89.8% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 860Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 820Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 98.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $28,385Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 337Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $52,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.55Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.93Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 641 | 549 | 479 | 526 | 390 | 344 | 319 | 297 | 257 | 263 | 732 | 980 | 717 | 820 |
| Decennial Census | 550 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 860 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40.6
Male Median Age: 42.2
Female Median Age: 40.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 33 | 21 | 38 | 27 | 19 | 45 | 23 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 35 | 25 | 37 | 46 | 42 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| Female | 24 | 38 | 30 | 35 | 28 | 16 | 2 | 32 | 16 | 49 | 39 | 21 | 36 | 12 | 24 | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| Total | 57 | 59 | 68 | 62 | 47 | 61 | 25 | 42 | 28 | 65 | 74 | 46 | 73 | 58 | 66 | 11 | 13 | 5 |
| White: | 838 | 98.36% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.23% |
| Hispanic:* | 8 | 0.94% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 0.35% |
| Total: | 852 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 441 | 51.28% | 42.2 years |
| Females: | 419 | 48.72% | 40.5 years |
| Total: | 860 | 100% | 40.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 820 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 820 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 820 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $28,385, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is down $17,032 (37.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $28,385. Family households earn a median of $18,069 versus $29,167 for nonfamily households (a difference of $11,098). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($44,242), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 23.5%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is far lower than the state rate (5.7%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (44.8%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $45,417 | $47,895 | $24,597 | $37,885 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,250 | $22,500 | $28,385 |
| Median Family Income | $45,417 | $47,895 | $38,036 | $74,265 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,296 | $17,699 | $18,069 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250,001 | $0 | $29,167 |
| Median Male Income | $52,778 | $39,625 | $56,346 | $69,659 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,923 | $43,053 | $28,295 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $35,200 | $37,917 | $22,702 | $17,353 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 154 | 22.92% |
| Unemployed: | 4 | 0.60% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 514 | 76.49% |
| Total: | 672 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 43 | 27.92% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 69 | 44.81% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 42 | 27.27% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 154 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $52,500, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $1,400 (2.74%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $52,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($850), is down $842 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 75.64% (22.35% with a mortgage, 77.65% free-and-clear) and renters 24.36% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 18.27%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $51,100 | $49,500 | $53,800 | $55,400 | $0 | $32,800 | $33,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $64,500 | $45,800 | $52,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 37 | 43.53% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 48 | 56.47% |
| Total: | 85 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $842 | $803 | $688 | $762 | $642 | $690 | $0 | $835 | $0 | $0 | $975 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 59 | 16.91% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 205 | 58.74% |
| Renter Occupied: | 85 | 24.36% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 349 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 349 | 81.73% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 78 | 18.27% |
| Total Housing Units: | 427 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 392 | 91.80% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 35 | 8.20% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 427 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 53.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 9.50%, which is on par with the state rate (6.20%). Private coverage is 39.80%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 72.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 74.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 56.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.90 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (83.87%). College enrollment is 6.45%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 63 | 10.03% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 231 | 36.78% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 223 | 35.51% |
| Some college, no degree: | 111 | 17.68% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 628 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 334 | 53.18% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 326 | 32.73% |
| Public Insurance: | 592 | 59.44% |
| No Insurance: | 78 | 7.83% |
| Total: | 996 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 918 | 92.17% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 34.1% | 39.6% | 47.7% | 26.4% | 15.3% | 15.4% | 20.0% | 42.1% | 87.7% | 84.5% | 67.5% | 87.6% | 90.6% | 74.3% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 52 | 83.87% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6 | 9.68% |
| College or graduate school: | 4 | 6.45% |
| Total: | 62 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 58 | 93.55% |
ZIP Code 24854 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 68Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 24854 is located in Wyoming County, West Virginia, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and West Virginia's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 24854. It covers 8.775 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.009 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 8.775 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.009 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6275.56 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5444548Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Kopperston CDP; West VirginiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 24854 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.