West Branch, Iowa

West Branch: city in Iowa, United States

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West Branch is a city located in the county of Cedar in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,322 and a population density of 281 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,519 inhabitants.

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Quick Facts about West Branch

Population 2,519 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Iowa (United States)
County Cedar County
Postal code 52358
Phone Area Codes 319
Area 8.26 km2
Latitude & Longitude 41.6714,-91.3466
Altitude 719 feet / 219 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 19:27:55 (22nd April 2026)
Density 305 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 7.82% (2010-2020)
Weather 79℉ Sunny 7-days weather
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Geography

West Branch is located at 41°40'17"N 91°20'48"W (41.6714100, -91.3465500).

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Weather

79°F
Sunny
5 to 10 mph S Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 79.

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Official website of West Branch

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Demographics

The population of West Branch increased by 7.82% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 2,322 - census
2011 2,335 0.56% estimation process
2012 2,338 0.13% estimation process
2013 2,337 -0.04% estimation process
2014 2,344 0.3% estimation process
2015 2,343 -0.04% estimation process
2016 2,370 1.14% estimation process
2017 2,403 1.37% estimation process
2018 2,428 1.03% estimation process
2019 2,492 2.57% estimation process
2020 2,519 1.07% estimation process
West Branch zip code is 52358. County name: Cedar, County fips: 19031
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Best Things to Do in West Branch

1Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

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110 Parkside Dr, West Branch, IA 52358, United States View details

Phone: +13196432541 | Website available

People born in West Branch (3)

People born in West Branch, including Iowa State Senator, born 1950 David Johnson, All-college football player, professional football player, tight end Marv Cook, 31st President of the United States of America . Herbert Hoover, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to West Branch, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
154341 La James International College-Iowa City Iowa City (IA) 52245

Nearby Transit Stations (8)

Rail and bus stations connected to West Branch, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
DVP Davenport, Iowa 304 West River Drive BUS
RKI Rock Island, IL 3500 5th Avenue BUS
MLI Moline, Illinois 1200 River Drive BUS
MTP Mount Pleasant 418 North Adams Street RAIL
BRL Burlington 300 South Main Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to West Branch.

Post Office Name City ZIP
West Branch Post Office West Branch (IA) 52358

Other places with the same name (2)

Other cities in Cedar County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cedar County , IA.

City Name Population Title
Tipton 3,178 Town in Iowa
Durant 1,857 City in Cedar County, Iowa
Mechanicsville 1,116 Human settlement in Cedar County, Iowa, United States of America
Clarence 965 City in Iowa, USA
Lowden 761 City in Iowa, United States
Stanwood 650 Human settlement in Cedar County, Iowa, United States of America
Bennett 373 City in Iowa, USA

Distance to Other Cities

West Branch distances to largest Iowa cities