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Brookfield, MA

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Population

828

Land area

1.2sq mi

People per sq mi

719

ZIP codes

0

Brookfield and its ZIP codes

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Brookfield at a glance

  • Households here earn a median of $81,563 a year, 22% less than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $370,400 (34% below Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,237 a month.

Local data for Brookfield, MA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Brookfield, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$81,563

Poverty rate

12.9%

Median home value

$370,400

Median rent

$1,237/mo

Homeownership

85.0%

Bachelor's or higher

24.2%

Median age

40.9

Average commute

29.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (163), French Americans (76), Puerto Ricans (45).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Worcester County. PPP loans are for Brookfield.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$74,037

356,384 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$71,909

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$5.8B

FY 2026, $6,718 per person

Worcester County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Brookfield, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.1%
  • Carpooled7.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
  • Worked from home14.7%

Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Brookfield, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

1,768

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,081

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

81° / 16°F

48.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Brookfield, MA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.0%

U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts

Diabetes

10.3%

U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts

Smoking

15.7%

U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.8%

U.S. 11.1% -6.3 pts

Cities near Brookfield

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
East BrookfieldCensus-designated place2.9 mi1.6
West BrookfieldCensus-designated place3 mi1.3
North BrookfieldCensus-designated place4.2 mi1.5
WarrenCensus-designated place4.5 mi1.3
SpencerCensus-designated place6.1 mi2.1
FiskdaleCensus-designated place6.4 mi3.2
West WarrenCensus-designated place6.7 mi1.3
WareCensus-designated place7.5 mi6.2
SturbridgeCensus-designated place8 mi5.3
Southbridge TownCity11 mi20.2
Palmer TownCity11 mi31.6
HollandCensus-designated place11 mi2.7
RutlandCensus-designated place13 mi3
Monson CenterCensus-designated place13 mi3.4
OxfordCensus-designated place14 mi3.5
BarreCensus-designated place14 mi1.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Brookfield, MA in?
Brookfield is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Brookfield, MA?
About 828 people live in Brookfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Brookfield?
Nearby places include East Brookfield (2.9 mi), West Brookfield (3 mi), North Brookfield (4.2 mi), Warren (4.5 mi), Spencer (6.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023