West Bend city, WI

ZIP 53090 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in West Bend city, WI (53090)

Median Income

$87,786

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,277

Wealth inflow

Population

21,889

Unemployment

3.2%

0.5pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,277 for ZIP 53090 (West Bend city, WI) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

3.2%-13% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.0%-50% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

5.9%-49% vs US avg

282

Establishments

2,651

Employees

~9 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.9%
Construction8.7%
Manufacturing25.0%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Retail trade12.6%
Transportation, utilities3.9%
Information1.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.8%
Professional, scientific, management6.2%
Education, health care, social22.1%
Arts, entertainment, food services5.2%
Other services3.5%
Public administration3.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 53090 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 1.0%, median income fell 2.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 8.0%.

Median Income

$87,786

+17% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate