Kopperston, West Virginia

Kopperston
WV 85 at 74th Street
Kopperston
Location within the state of West Virginia
Coordinates: 37°44′59″N 81°34′3″W / 37.74972°N 81.56750°W / 37.74972; -81.56750
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyWyoming
Area
 • Total
1.916 sq mi (4.96 km2)
 • Land1.907 sq mi (4.94 km2)
 • Water0.009 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Population
 • Total
569
 • Density300/sq mi (110/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
24854

Kopperston (also Kopperstone) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States. Its elevation is 1,660 feet (510 m).[3] Kopperston once had a post office, which closed on March 10, 2007.[4] As of the 2020 census, its population was 569.[2]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Kopperston has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]

References

  1. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  3. ^ Geographic Names Information System Feature Detail Report, Geographic Names Information System, 1980-06-27. Accessed 2008-05-25.
  4. ^ "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Archived from the original on April 28, 2019. Retrieved September 26, 2011.
  5. ^ Climate Summary for Kopperston, West Virginia