West Bend Wisconsin Map

About West Bend, Wisconsin

West Bend is a locality in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 32,030. The population density is 786.9 people per km². West Bend is located at 43.4253°N, 88.1834°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53090.

West Bend unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle push and pull of glacial forces, where rolling terrain yields to the meandering path of the Milwaukee River. It lies 7.1 miles north-north-east of Polk, WI (from Polk, WI: bearing 14°T), and is situated 7.1 miles north of Jackson. The land here, often cloaked in the soft, diffused light of Wisconsin's northern latitudes, possesses a quiet, unpretentious beauty. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons punctuated by stands of oak and maple, their leaves catching the sun in fleeting moments of gold and russet. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a crispness that hints at the changing seasons, a subtle perfume of damp earth and growing things. The houses of West Bend, many with broad porches and well-tended gardens, seem to settle comfortably into the contours of the land, a harmonious extension of the natural world. The economic heart of West Bend has long been tied to the fertile ground and the industrious spirit of its inhabitants, a legacy stretching back to its founding days. Agriculture, though still present in the surrounding countryside, shares the stage now with a diverse manufacturing base, a testament to the town's adaptability. The Milwaukee River, once a vital artery for mills and industry, still flows through the town, its presence a constant murmur, a reminder of the generations who have drawn life and livelihood from its banks. Local traditions, born from a blend of German heritage and frontier resilience, manifest in community festivals and a deep-seated appreciation for the outdoors, a palpable sense of shared history that binds the people of West Bend together.

About This West Bend Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Bend, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.425278, -88.183428. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on West Bend and Washington County.

Detailed location data for West Bend includes the ZIP code (53095), telephone area code (608), county seat of Washington County (West Bend), and school district assignment (West Bend School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct West Bend is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.