50597 ZIP Code, West Bend, IA
50597 is a ZIP code in West Bend, Iowa — mostly in Palo Alto County (55% of its land), with smaller parts in Kossuth and Humboldt counties. It covers 83 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50570, 50598 and 50562. 1,341 people live here in 494 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (88%). Median household income is $92,000, above the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: West Bend, IA
- County: Palo Alto County
- Land area: 83 sq mi
- Population: 1,341
- Median household income: $92,000
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,341 |
| Households | 494 |
| Median household income | $92,000 |
| Income per person | $43,214 |
| Median age | 37.5 |
| Homeowners | 88.1% |
| Median home value | $179,700 |
| Median rent | $613 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 16.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.5% |
| Broadband internet | 91.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.2% |
| $10–15K | 4.7% |
| $15–25K | 3.8% |
| $25–35K | 7.5% |
| $35–50K | 5.5% |
| $50–75K | 14.0% |
| $75–100K | 18.4% |
| $100–150K | 23.7% |
| $150–200K | 13.2% |
| $200K+ | 8.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.2% |
| 10–19 | 17.9% |
| 20–24 | 6.8% |
| 25–34 | 9.1% |
| 35–44 | 12.8% |
| 45–54 | 7.2% |
| 55–64 | 13.2% |
| 65–74 | 10.7% |
| 75+ | 9.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 38.3% |
| Owned outright | 41.3% |
| Rented | 10.6% |
| Vacant | 9.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 90.3% |
| Townhome | 1.8% |
| 2–4 units | 1.0% |
| 5–19 units | 5.4% |
| 20+ units | 0.4% |
| Mobile / other | 0.9% |
Businesses in 50597
54 business establishments with 463 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 10
- Transportation and Warehousing: 10
- Construction: 7
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
- Wholesale Trade: 4
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 4
- Accommodation and Food Services: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50570 — Ottosen city, IA (7 mi)
- 50598 — Whittemore city, IA (7.4 mi)
- 50562 — Mallard city, IA (9.7 mi)
- 50581 — Rolfe city, IA (10.4 mi)
- 50519 — St. Joseph CDP, IA (10.7 mi)
- 50573 — Plover city, IA (11 mi)
- 50520 — Bradgate city, IA (11.8 mi)
- 50528 — Cylinder city, IA (12 mi)
Areas that include 50597
- West Bend, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Rodman, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Kossuth County ZIP codes — 20 ZIP codes
- Palo Alto County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 5: highest median household income in Palo Alto County
- No. 1 of 5: highest median home value in Palo Alto County
- No. 1 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Palo Alto County
- No. 1 of 5: highest share of households with children in Palo Alto County
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Palo Alto County
- No. 1 of 5: lowest median age in Palo Alto County
- No. 5 of 5: highest median age in Palo Alto County
- No. 1 of 5: fastest population growth in Palo Alto County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50597, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50597 in?
- 50597 is a West Bend, IA mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside West Bend; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 50597 in?
- 50597 is mostly in Palo Alto County (55% of its land), with smaller parts in Kossuth and Humboldt counties.
- What is the population of 50597?
- About 1,341 people (±188), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,275.
- What is the median household income in 50597?
- $92,000 (±$6,189), compared with $75,059 for Iowa as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 50597?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50597 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50597?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50570 (7 mi, Ottosen), 50598 (7.4 mi, Whittemore), 50562 (9.7 mi, Mallard), 50581 (10.4 mi, Rolfe), 50519 (10.7 mi, St. Joseph) and 50573 (11 mi, Plover).
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