West Branch
City in Cedar County, Iowa
West Branch is a city in Cedar County, Iowa, with 2,509 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 719 ft (219 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Downey, 3.7 miles S.
- 2,509residents (2020 Census)
- 719 ftelevation · 219 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.7 km²
- 976 / sq mipopulation density
- 52358ZIP code
About West Branch
West Branch is a city in Cedar and Johnson counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 2,509 as of the 2020 census. It is the birthplace of the only American president born in Iowa, Herbert Hoover.
The Johnson County portion of West Branch is part of the Iowa City metropolitan area.
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Living in West Branch
- Median household income
- $92,209
- Median home value
- $216,100
- Median rent
- $1,053/mo
- Median age
- 36.7
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West Branch had 2,509 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,509 |
|---|---|
| Density | 976 per sq mi (377 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Branch at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Cedar County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,509 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.57 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6662° N, 91.3442° W |
| ZIP code | 52358 |
| Official website | westbranchiowa.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1983595 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Branch
- Downey3.7 mi S
- West Liberty7.7 mi SE
- Iowa City9.7 mi W
- Rochester10.3 mi E
- University Heights11.1 mi W
- Atalissa11.3 mi SE
- Hills12.5 mi SW
- Solon12.6 mi NW
- Nichols13.0 mi S
- Lone Tree13.2 mi S
- Coralville13.2 mi W
- Tipton13.3 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about West Branch
What county is West Branch in?
West Branch is in Cedar County, Iowa.
What is the population of West Branch, IA?
2,509 people lived in West Branch at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Branch, IA?
The ZIP code of West Branch is 52358.
What is the elevation of West Branch?
719 feet (219 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Branch?
Downey (3.7 mi), West Liberty (7.7 mi), Iowa City (9.7 mi), Rochester (10.3 mi), University Heights (11.1 mi).
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