Welcome to Westbrook ...
The city of Westbrook is located in Cottonwood County<1>.
The location of Westbrook has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Westbrook, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Westbrook has a population of 709 people<3> (see below for details).
Westbrook is 1,420 feet [433 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Westbrook lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Westbrook: (507)
The ZIP code for Westbrook: 56183<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Westbrook had an population of 709 people. This is a decrease of 4.06% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 6.09% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Westbrook had a population of 739 people (or 6.32% of the total population of Cottonwood County). This makes Westbrook the county's 3rd most populous community.
The population of Westbrook represents 0.01% of the population of Minnesota (which has 5,303,925 people), making it the state's 416th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 739 people, the population of Westbrook decreased 2.12% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 755 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Westbrook.
Communities Also Named Westbrook ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 25 communities that are also named Westbrook - they are located in Alabama, Arkansas (2), Connecticut, Florida, Georgia (2), Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, North Carolina (2), Ontario, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas (5), Utah (3), Virginia and Washington.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Westbrook.
Communities near Westbrook ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Westbrook.
- Windom
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Windom have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windom
- Windom is located in Cottonwood County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,403 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Windom <6>
- Tracy
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tracy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tracy
- Tracy is located in Lyon County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,055 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tracy <6>
- Slayton
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slayton
- Slayton is located in Murray County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,959 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Slayton <6>
- Fulda
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fulda
- Fulda is located in Murray County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,206 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fulda <6>
- Walnut Grove
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Grove
- Walnut Grove is located in Redwood County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 798 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Walnut Grove <6>
- Lamberton
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lamberton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lamberton
- Lamberton is located in Redwood County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 759 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lamberton <6>
- Heron Lake
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heron Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heron Lake
- Heron Lake is located in Jackson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 643 people
- Jeffers
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the east) - Sanborn
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sanborn
- Sanborn is located in Redwood County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 307 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sanborn <6>
- Currie
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Currie
- Currie is located in Murray County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 212 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Currie <6>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Westbrook. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Westbrook.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Westbrook. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Westbrook.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Westbrook. See our Newspapers Page for Westbrook.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Westbrook ...
Looking for more information about Westbrook? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Westbrook, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Westbrook.
Adding Westbrook to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Westbrook in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Westbrook was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Westbrook on a map titled Shell Oil Road Map for Minnesota (1956).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Westbrook.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Westbrook. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Minnesota: https://mn.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Minnesota's counties, including Cottonwood, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Westbrook. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Westbrook - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Westbrook). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Westbrook or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |