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Brookfield, IL
Village in Cook County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60513.
Population
19,331
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
6,310
ZIP codes
1
Brookfield and its ZIP codes
Brookfield at a glance
- Brookfield is about 28 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 128th among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $110,295, 32% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $332,400 (26% above Illinois) and median rent is $1,414 a month.
Local data for Brookfield, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brookfield, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$110,295
Poverty rate
5.4%
Median home value
$332,400
Median rent
$1,414/mo
Homeownership
81.8%
Bachelor's or higher
42.3%
Median age
41.6
Average commute
32.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,212), Mexican Americans (3,164), Irish Americans (2,899).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cook County. PPP loans are for Brookfield.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Aug 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$90,477
2,594,810 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,964
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$36B
FY 2026, $6,818 per person
PPP loans
$36.2M
563 loans, 3,710 jobs reported
How people get to work
Brookfield, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.4%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit8.9%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home17.1%
Average one-way commute: 32.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brookfield, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
2,829
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6,353
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 19°F
34.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brookfield, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.5%
U.S. 33.3% -4.8 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
9.9%
U.S. 12.8% -2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Brookfield
1 in or overlapping Brookfield. Population shown
Cities near Brookfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LyonsVillage | 1.5 mi | 2.2 |
| RiversideVillage | 1.6 mi | 2 |
| La Grange ParkVillage | 1.7 mi | 2.2 |
| North RiversideVillage | 1.8 mi | 1.6 |
| La GrangeVillage | 1.9 mi | 2.5 |
| McCookVillage | 2.1 mi | 2.6 |
| BroadviewVillage | 2.5 mi | 1.8 |
| WestchesterVillage | 2.7 mi | 3.7 |
| SummitVillage | 3 mi | 2.1 |
| BerwynCity | 3.2 mi | 3.9 |
| Forest ViewVillage | 3.2 mi | 1.2 |
| Western SpringsVillage | 3.2 mi | 2.8 |
| Forest ParkVillage | 3.3 mi | 2.4 |
| CountrysideCity | 3.5 mi | 2.9 |
| StickneyVillage | 3.8 mi | 1.9 |
| MaywoodVillage | 4 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brookfield, IL in?
- Brookfield is in Cook County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Brookfield, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Brookfield include 60513.
- What is the population of Brookfield, IL?
- About 19,331 people live in Brookfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brookfield?
- Nearby places include Lyons (1.5 mi), Riverside (1.6 mi), La Grange Park (1.7 mi), North Riverside (1.8 mi), La Grange (1.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023