City

West Bend, WI

2 ZIP codes  ·  Washington County  ·  Wisconsin

👥49,524Population
💰$84,680Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$278,102Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓43.6%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.4%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 1.9%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.2%Race
White91.4%
Hispanic3.8%
Black1.9%
Asian0.6%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads43.6% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma217 (0.6%)
HS Graduate10,280 (29.8%)
Some College3,937 (11.4%)
Associates5,016 (14.5%)
Bachelors4,493 (13%)
Graduate Degree10,544 (30.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 30.6%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad29.8%
Some College11.4%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate30.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.3%Renter: 25.7%Tenure
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,680 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$278,102 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,067/mo
Total Housing Units21,988
Vacant Units1,130

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About West Bend, WI

West Bend is a city in Wisconsin, located in Washington County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 49,524 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.42 years.

Economically, West Bend is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,679 is near the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in West Bend is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $278,102, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,066 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Bend is well-educated. 43.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.4%).

West Bend, WI offers residents above-average earning potential within Wisconsin. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in West Bend
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53090 21,889 $87,786 $267,500 $1,132 3.2% 40.9% 76.7%
53095 27,635 $82,219 $286,500 $1,015 2.3% 45.8% 72.3%