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West Bend, WI
City in Washington County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 53095.
Population
32,030
Land area
15.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,058
ZIP codes
1
West Bend and its ZIP codes
West Bend at a glance
- West Bend is about 19 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- It is the 27th most populous of 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- Households here earn a median of $74,076 a year, 4% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $263,100 and median rent is $1,076 a month.
Local data for West Bend, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
West Bend, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,076
Poverty rate
8.2%
Median home value
$263,100
Median rent
$1,076/mo
Homeownership
65.8%
Bachelor's or higher
28.6%
Median age
41.0
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (15,518), Irish Americans (3,595), Polish Americans (2,380).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for West Bend.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,774
58,003 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,329
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$931M
FY 2026, $6,811 per person
How people get to work
West Bend, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.6%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
West Bend, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
798
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
240
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 11°F
35.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in West Bend, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
ZIP codes in West Bend
1 in or overlapping West Bend. Population shown
Cities near West Bend
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JacksonVillage | 6.3 mi | 3.9 |
| NewburgVillage | 6.8 mi | 1 |
| SlingerVillage | 7.4 mi | 5.5 |
| KewaskumVillage | 7.6 mi | 2.5 |
| AllentonCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.6 |
| WaubekaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| HartfordCity | 12 mi | 9 |
| FredoniaVillage | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| CedarburgCity | 12 mi | 4.9 |
| GermantownVillage | 12 mi | 34.4 |
| RichfieldVillage | 12 mi | 35.9 |
| SaukvilleVillage | 12 mi | 3.5 |
| GraftonVillage | 13 mi | 5.3 |
| CampbellsportVillage | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| BataviaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| MequonCity | 14 mi | 46.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Bend, WI in?
- West Bend is in Washington County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in West Bend, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping West Bend include 53095.
- What is the population of West Bend, WI?
- About 32,030 people live in West Bend, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Bend?
- Nearby places include Jackson (6.3 mi), Newburg (6.8 mi), Slinger (7.4 mi), Kewaskum (7.6 mi), Allenton (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023