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Switzer, WV
Census-designated place in Logan County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 25647.
Population
140
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
60
ZIP codes
1
Switzer and its ZIP codes
Local data for Switzer, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Logan County. PPP loans are for Switzer.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,670
11,617 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,013
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$252M
FY 2026, $7,750 per person
PPP loans
$69.26K
6 loans, 19 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Switzer, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
457
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
322
2.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
49.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Switzer, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.7%
U.S. 33.3% +11.4 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
24.1%
U.S. 12.8% +11.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
ZIP codes in Switzer
1 in or overlapping Switzer. Population shown
Cities near Switzer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RossmoreCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.6 |
| MonavilleCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.5 |
| ChaunceyCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 1.4 |
| OmarCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 1.1 |
| NeibertCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.6 |
| McConnellCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.3 |
| StollingsCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.4 |
| EarlingCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.2 |
| LoganCity | 4.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Mount Gay-ShamrockCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 7.5 |
| HoldenCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 3.7 |
| West LoganTown | 5.5 mi | 0.3 |
| ManTown | 5.5 mi | 1.1 |
| Sarah AnnCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.8 |
| VerdunvilleCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2.7 |
| Peach CreekCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Switzer, WV in?
- Switzer is in Logan County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Switzer, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Switzer include 25647.
- What is the population of Switzer, WV?
- About 140 people live in Switzer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Switzer?
- Nearby places include Rossmore (1.1 mi), Monaville (1.7 mi), Chauncey (1.8 mi), Omar (2.1 mi), Neibert (2.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023