Kimberly West Virginia Map

About Kimberly, West Virginia

Kimberly is a locality in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 357. The population density is 112.5 people per km². Kimberly is located at 38.1357°N, 81.3026°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 25118.

Kimberly rests in a fold of the Appalachian foothills, where the land rises in steep, wooded slopes and then softens into valleys carved by time and water. It lies 23.2 miles south-east of Charleston, WV (from Charleston, WV: bearing 129°T), and is situated 3.4 miles south-south-east of Montgomery. The air here, especially after a spring rain, carries the damp, loamy scent of decaying leaves and the sharp, clean fragrance of pine. Even in the midday sun, shadows linger long in the hollows, and the light filtering through the dense canopy of oak and maple creates a dappled, shifting mosaic on the forest floor. The terrain is a constant reminder of the earth's patient, powerful shaping, with creeks that tumble over moss-covered stones and the occasional sheer rock face hinting at deeper geological stories. The character of Kimberly is etched into this landscape, a quiet resilience born of dependence on the land and its bounty. The history of Kimberly is inextricably linked to the veins of coal that lie beneath these hills, a legacy that shaped its founding and its economy for generations. The echoes of pickaxes and the rumble of coal cars are a spectral presence, a reminder of the arduous labor that once sustained this place. While the dominant industry has shifted, the industrious spirit remains, a quiet hum of activity in the local businesses that serve the surrounding countryside. The distinctive character of Kimberly is also found in its people, a community that understands the value of hard work and neighbourly support, their lives measured not by the ticking of clocks but by the slow turning of the seasons and the enduring strength of the mountains.

About This Kimberly Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Kimberly, West Virginia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Kimberly and Fayette County.

Detailed location data for Kimberly includes the ZIP code (26590), telephone area code (304), county seat of Fayette County (Fayetteville), and school district assignment (Fayette County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kimberly is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.