50597 ZIP Code – West Bend, Iowa
50597 is a small ZIP code in West Bend, Iowa, part of Palo Alto County with a population of approximately 1,312 residents. The median household income is $82,500 — near the Iowa average and near the national average. The median home value of $160,300 is below the national average, with 88.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $583, which is well below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 94% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 2.3%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 4.2% is well below the U.S. average. An estimated 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. Residents have a median age of 37.0, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 50570, 50598, 50562.
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ZIP 50597 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 50597 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,312 | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $82k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $160k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $583 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.0 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.5% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 50570 – Ottosen
- 50598 – Whittemore
- 50562 – Mallard
- 50581 – Rolfe
- 50519 – Bode
- 50573 – Plover
- 50520 – Bradgate
- 50528 – Cylinder
- 50511 – Algona
- 50582 – Rutland
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50570 | OTTOSEN | 152 | $67,426 |
| 50598 | WHITTEMORE | 888 | $74,526 |
| 50562 | MALLARD | 394 | $67,188 |
| 50581 | ROLFE | 764 | $62,727 |
| 50519 | BODE | 678 | $66,563 |