Switzer
Census-designated place in Logan County, West Virginia
Switzer is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Logan County, West Virginia, with 593 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 745 ft (227 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rossmore, 1.3 miles N.
- 593residents (2020 Census)
- 745 ftelevation · 227 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 6.1 km²
- 253 / sq mipopulation density
- 25647main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Switzer
Switzer is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Logan County, West Virginia, United States. The CDP includes the neighboring unincorporated community of Micco. The total CDP population was 593 at the 2020 census (slightly down from 595 at the 2010 census).
The community was, most likely, named after the local Switzer family.
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Switzer had 593 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 593 |
|---|---|
| Density | 253 per sq mi (98 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Switzer at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Logan County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 593 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.34 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7868° N, 81.9844° W |
| ZIP codes | 25647, 25612 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5478796 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Switzer
- Rossmore1.3 mi N
- Chauncey1.6 mi S
- Monaville1.9 mi N
- Omar2.1 mi S
- Neibert2.9 mi E
- McConnell3.1 mi N
- Stollings4.0 mi N
- Earling4.0 mi E
- Logan4.5 mi N
- Mount Gay-Shamrock4.9 mi NW
- Sarah Ann5.4 mi S
- West Logan5.6 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Switzer
What county is Switzer in?
Switzer is in Logan County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Switzer, WV?
593 people lived in Switzer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Switzer, WV?
The main ZIP code is 25647. Other ZIP codes: 25612.
What is the elevation of Switzer?
745 feet (227 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Switzer?
Rossmore (1.3 mi), Chauncey (1.6 mi), Monaville (1.9 mi), Omar (2.1 mi), Neibert (2.9 mi).
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