50597 West Bend, IA is a small, rural community located in Kossuth County. With a population of 1,208 people and a population density of 14 people per square mile, it stands as one of the smallest communities in the United States with its population only comprising 0.0004% of the overall US population. The area is home to several local businesses including Tru & Go Escape Room, Thomsen's Meat Market, and Sealey Motorsports. Outdoor activities such as fishing and boating are popular year-round at nearby lakes such as Spicer Lake and Tampedes Lake. West Bend is also home to organizations such as the West Bend Improvement Association and local sporting events like the annually held 4th of July Softball Tournament.
The population in West Bend (zip 50597) is 1,208. There are 15 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in West Bend (zip 50597) is 37.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in West Bend (zip 50597) is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in West Bend (zip 50597)
- 60.6% are married
- 7.1% are divorced
- 33.6% are married with children
- 7.4% have children, but are single
Race in West Bend (zip 50597)
- 97.1% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander