25647 ZIP Code — Switzer, WV

Logan County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25647 is located in Switzer, West Virginia, within Logan County. It covers approximately 2.63 square miles and serves a population of 211 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25647

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

Median household income is $40,366. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 76% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with professional and management as the leading industry.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (17%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 25647 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

211

population

2.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25647 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25647

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City	Status
Switzer	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	211
Population density	80 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	2.63 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	37.7879
Longitude	-81.9909
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.6%	59.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	13.2%	23.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	15.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

211

Population

People per sq mi

58.1

Median age

$40,366

Median household income

$19,550

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

56.3%

Home ownership

20.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

113

Housing units

7.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	34	16.1%
18 and over	177	83.9%
65 and over	77	36.5%
Median age	58.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	211	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.6%	59.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	13.2%	23.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	15.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

$25k–$35k 33.0%

$35k–$50k 60.7%

$50k–$75k 6.3%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	33.0%
$35k–$50k	60.7%
$50k–$75k	6.3%
Median income	$40,366

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 66.7%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 22.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	56.3%
Renter occupied	43.8%
Vacant	30.9%
Single-family detached	75.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	8.0%
1970–1979	7.4%
1960–1969	16.7%
1950–1959	17.9%
1940–1949	24.1%
1939 or earlier	25.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	16.7%
2 bedrooms	34.0%
3 bedrooms	41.4%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	50.0%
2 vehicles	50.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.3%
Electricity	68.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	49	43.8%
Cohabiting couple	27	24.1%
Male householder, no spouse	14	12.5%
Female householder, no spouse	22	19.6%
Households with children under 18	42	37.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	57	50.9%
Average household size	1.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	28.7%
Married	60.2%	47.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	23.4%
Divorced	39.8%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 16.9%

HS graduate 38.4%

Some college, no degree 32.2%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.5%
Bachelor's or higher	7.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	17	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 63.3%

Finance & real estate 36.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	36.7%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	63.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 20.9%

Under 18 years 50.0%

18 and over 15.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	75.9%
Retirement income	44.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.3%
High blood pressure	48.6%
High cholesterol	40.6%
Diabetes	16.6%
Heart disease	10.7%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	40.6%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	15.3%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.5%
Binge drinking	10.9%
No physical activity	37.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.9%
Depression	31.5%
Fair or poor health	28.2%
Poor mental health	20.3%
Poor physical health	18.9%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.7%
Visited dentist	47.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	26.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	15.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	28.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.1%
Public insurance	64.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	194	91.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	211	100.0%
Born in same state	211	100.0%
Born in different state	148	70.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	46	21.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	15	7.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.1%
Internet access	87.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25647

What city is ZIP code 25647 in?

ZIP code 25647 is primarily assigned to Switzer, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25647 in?

ZIP code 25647 falls within Logan County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25647 have a large retiree population?

76% of households in ZIP code 25647 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 25647 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 25647 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25647?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25647?

21% of residents in ZIP code 25647 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 25647 in?

ZIP code 25647 observes the EST timezone.