ZIP Code 50597 - West Bend Iowa

50597 Overview

ZIP Code 50597 is located in West Bend Iowa. Portions of 50597 are also in Rodman and West Bend Township and Garfield Township (Kossuth County) and Fern Valley Township and Whittemore Township and Des Moines Township (Pocahontas County) and Riverdale Township. 50597 is primarily within Palo Alto County, with some portions in Kossuth County and Pocahontas County. Regionally, 50597 is located in the Sioux City Area.

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ZIP Code 50597 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameWest Bend
Primary CountyPalo Alto County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)1,312
Area Code(s)515
Current Time
CST

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50597 Demographics

50597 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Iowa based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 50597 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 50597 is White. The current unemployment level in 50597 is 3.0%.

Population1,312
Population Growth Rate1.74%
Population Density15 People per Square Mile
Total Households469
Percentage High Income Households4.0%
Median Household Income (2021)$77,566
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$340,150
Current Unemployment Rate (December 2024)3.0%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 91.80%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 90.28%

50597 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,16491.8%
Black00%
Hispanic1048.2%
Asian00%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

50597 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White32591.55%
Black00%
Hispanic298.17%
Asian10.28%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

50597 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College365.09%
Bachelor Degree8712.31%
High School Diploma25035.36%
No High School Diploma20.28%
GED or Alternate456.36%
1 or More Years of College14220.08%
Associates Degree13919.66%
Masters Degree10.14%
Professional Degree30.42%
Doctorate Degree20.28%

50597 Geography

Coordinates42.97187042,-94.45821381
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 50597
RegionsSioux City Area
Des Moines-Ames Area
Time ZoneCentral Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area87 Square Miles

50597 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 5a: -20F to -15F
Average First Frost DateOctober 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateMay 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers
Ecoregion47b - Des Moines Lobe

50597 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)5122335485762594937241035
Avg Max Temp (°F)24304358718184817461422856
Avg Precip (In.).79.71.993.143.794.694.164.082.912.241.81.9431.24

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