City

West Bend, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Palo Alto County  ·  Iowa

👥1,363Population
💰$87,042Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂37.0Median Age
🏠$182,800Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓43.4%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.7%Hispanic: 10.3%Black: 0.6%Other: 1.4%Race
White87.7%
Hispanic10.3%
Black0.6%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
11%
25–44
21%
45–64
20%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 60% below avg
College Grads43.4% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.8%)
HS Graduate211 (26.8%)
Some College100 (12.7%)
Associates128 (16.3%)
Bachelors137 (17.4%)
Graduate Degree204 (26%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 26.8%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 17.4%Graduate: 26%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad26.8%
Some College12.7%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors17.4%
Graduate26.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.5%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,042 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$182,800 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$604/mo
Total Housing Units561
Vacant Units72

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
65%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
62%
About West Bend, IA

West Bend is a city in Iowa, located in Palo Alto County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,363 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37 years.

Economically, West Bend is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,042 is near the national average. Approximately 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in West Bend is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $182,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $604 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Bend is well-educated. 43.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.67%).

West Bend, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in West Bend
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50597 1,363 $87,042 $182,800 $604 2.3% 43.4% 79.6%