ZIP Code 25647 — Switzer CDP, WV Demographics & Data

ZIP code 25647 covers Switzer, WV in Logan County with a population of about 179.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 52.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 304, 681; U.S. House district WV-1; the CHARLESTON - HUNTINGTON media market.

Median household income in ZIP 25647 is about $40,900 — about 46% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 0.0%; unemployment rate near 0.0%; 9.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 24.6 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Professional services and Finance and insurance; a mean commute of about 62.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $48,300 — about 86% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 54.5% (about 10.9 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 25647 in Switzer, WV, a household would need roughly $13,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $310. That sits below the local median household income ($40,900), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for Switzer CDP, WV as Relatively Low (composite score 79.2), which is elevated versus much of the country. The strongest component scores on US5 are flood (89.4) and wildfire (82.6). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.

Climate normals for Switzer CDP, WV show little to no average snow and around 49.2 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 7 for ZIP 25647 (Switzer CDP, WV) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.