Harpers Ferry District, Jefferson County, West Virginia
Harpers Ferry District is a magisterial district in Jefferson County, West Virginia. About 12,425 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 41.5 sq mi (108 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 12,425 ± 807
- County
- Jefferson County
- School district
- Jefferson County School District
- Land area
- 41.5 sq mi (108 km²)
- Type
- Magisterial districtNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $94,400 ± $11,279
- Median home value
- $321,500 ± $20,049
- Water area
- 1.98 sq mi (5.12 km²)
- State
- West Virginia
- Census code (GEOID)
- 5403791548
- Coordinates (central point)
- 39.251227, -77.799535
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Cities, towns and communities in Harpers Ferry District, largest first
- Shannondale (CDP)3,465 people
- Bolivar (town)1,215 people
- Harpers Ferry (town)350 people
These places’ central points lie inside Harpers Ferry District. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the magisterial district’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Charles Town District4.8 mi north
- Kabletown District5.3 mi west
- District 11, Sandy Hook, Washington County, Maryland8.7 mi northeast
- Buckmarsh District, Clarke County, Virginia10 mi southwest
- Shepherdstown District11 mi north
- Catoctin District, Loudoun County, Virginia11 mi southeast
- Blue Ridge District, Loudoun County, Virginia14 mi south
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Harpers Ferry District. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other magisterial districts in Jefferson County, largest first
- Charles Town District13,985 people
- Kabletown District13,047 people
- Middleway District10,139 people
- Shepherdstown District9,664 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Jefferson County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Harpers Ferry District
- Longest day
- 14 hours 57 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 24 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:44 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:44 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:47 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 8:41 PM around June 28
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:29 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:03 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:22 AM | 7:18 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:34 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May 15 | 5:57 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:44 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:57 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:24 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:52 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:20 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:54 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:23 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A magisterial district line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Jefferson County or the local office.
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