Shepherdstown, WV GIS Map
Shepherdstown is a city in Jefferson County, West Virginia, with a population of about 1,753. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Jefferson County
- Population
- 1,753
- Elevation
- 401 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.4301, -77.8042
- ZIP code
- 25443
- Land area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Shepherdstown, WV
Shepherdstown is a town in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States. It is located in the upper Shenandoah Valley along the Potomac River and is home to Shepherd University. The town's population was 1,531 at the 2020 census. Shepherdstown was established in 1762 along with Romney; they are the oldest towns in West Virginia.
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Cities Near Shepherdstown
- Harpers Ferry, WV8 mi
- Martinsburg, WV9 mi
- Charles Town, WV10 mi
- Hagerstown, MD15 mi
- Frederick, MD21 mi
- Leesburg, VA25 mi
- Winchester, VA26 mi
- Ashburn, VA32 mi
Other Cities in Jefferson County
GIS Data for Shepherdstown, WV
The Shepherdstown map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Shepherdstown without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
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FEMA flood zones
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Elevation contours and hillshade
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Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Shepherdstown Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
1,460
Households
313
Median household income
$63,750
Median age
21.8 years
Median home value
$485,200
Median gross rent
$1,201/mo
Owner-occupied homes
73.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
71.2%
Below poverty level
6.2%
Land area
0.4 sq mi
Population density
3,641 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Shepherdstown
Shepherdstown Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
1,734
April 2020 (estimates base)
1,530
July 2024 estimate
1,524
Change 2010-2020
-11.8%
Change 2020-2024
-0.4%
Photos of Shepherdstown
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Shepherdstown
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Shepherdstown.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarion Training Center | 239 Lowe Dr, 25443 | Leased | 18,797 | May 2027 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Shepherdstown
General soil map unit at the city center: Hagerstown-Duffield-Clarksburg
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 24.8 cm
- Typical slope
- 6%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. depth to bedrock
- 178 cm
Soil Components
- Hagerstown26%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
- Duffield19%
Alfisols · Ultic Hapludalfs
- Clarksburg8%
Alfisols · Oxyaquic Fragiudalfs
- Hagerstown8%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
- Hagerstown8%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
- Duffield7%
Alfisols · Ultic Hapludalfs
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Shepherdstown
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Sharpsburg 5 S, Md weather station, elevation 400 ft, 5 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 86°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 21°F
Annual precipitation
43.5 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 41 | 44 | 52 | 65 | 74 | 82 | 86 | 85 | 78 | 67 | 56 | 45 |
| Avg low °F | 21 | 23 | 29 | 39 | 49 | 58 | 62 | 61 | 54 | 42 | 32 | 25 |
| Precip. in | 3.13 | 2.41 | 3.72 | 3.60 | 4.57 | 4.16 | 4.28 | 3.27 | 4.40 | 3.41 | 3.08 | 3.46 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Shepherdstown
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Jefferson County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 47.8 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- DroughtRelatively Moderate
- HurricaneRelatively Low
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- Inland FloodingRelatively Low
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Heat WaveRelatively Low
- Winter WeatherRelatively Low
- LandslideVery Low
- LightningRelatively Low
- HailRelatively Low
- TornadoRelatively Low
- WildfireVery Low
- AvalancheVery Low
- Ice StormVery Low
- Cold WaveVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Shepherdstown FAQ
What county is Shepherdstown in?
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Shepherdstown, West Virginia is located in Jefferson County.
What is the population of Shepherdstown?
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Shepherdstown has a population of about 1,753, making it the number 25 of the 28 West Virginia cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Shepherdstown?
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The elevation of Shepherdstown is approximately 401 feet (122 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Shepherdstown?
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The ZIP code for Shepherdstown is 25443.
What time zone is Shepherdstown in?
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Shepherdstown is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Shepherdstown from Charleston?
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Shepherdstown is about 219 miles from Charleston, the capital of West Virginia, in a straight line.
What cities are near Shepherdstown?
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Cities near Shepherdstown include Harpers Ferry, WV (8 miles); Martinsburg, WV (9 miles); Charles Town, WV (10 miles); Hagerstown, MD (15 miles); Frederick, MD (21 miles).
Local notes for Shepherdstown, WV
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