City

Switzer, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Logan County  ·  West Virginia

👥179Population
💰$40,900Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂52.9Median Age
🏠$48,300Median Home Value▼ 83% below avg
🎓14.0%College Grads▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 76.0% Female 24.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
15%
25–44
28%
45–64
40%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.63
College Grads14.0% ▼ 64% below avg
HS Graduate9 (9%)
Associates77 (77%)
Graduate Degree14 (14%)

Education

HS Grad: 9%Associates: 77%Graduate: 14%Edu
HS Grad9.0%
Associates77.0%
Graduate14.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.6%Renter: 45.5%Tenure
Owner54.6%
Renter45.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
60%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,900 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$48,300 ▼ 83% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units149
Vacant Units39

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
91%
$50k–$75k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
Over 45 min
81%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
17%
1940s–1950s
11%
2000+
72%
About Switzer, WV

Switzer is a city in West Virginia, located in Logan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 179 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.9 years.

Economically, Switzer is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,900 is below the national average.

The real estate market in Switzer is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $48,300, which is well below the national average.

The population of Switzer is less-educated. 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

Switzer, WV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Switzer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25647 179 $40,900 $48,300 0.0% 14.0% 54.6%