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Berlin, WI
City in Green Lake County, Wisconsin.
Population
5,562
Land area
5.9sq mi
People per sq mi
940
ZIP codes
0
Berlin and its ZIP codes
Berlin at a glance
- Berlin is about 8.6 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 146th among 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- The median household income is $59,472, 23% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,300 (40% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $832 a month.
Local data for Berlin, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Berlin, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,472
Poverty rate
16.0%
Median home value
$160,300
Median rent
$832/mo
Homeownership
56.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.2%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,287), Polish Americans (690), Irish Americans (533).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Green Lake County. PPP loans are for Berlin.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,586
5,835 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,649
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$161M
FY 2026, $8,463 per person
How people get to work
Berlin, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.2%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked5.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Berlin, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
568
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
36
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 8°F
35.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Berlin, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near Berlin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EurekaCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Green LakeCity | 9 mi | 1.9 |
| WaukauCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.4 |
| LohrvilleVillage | 9.5 mi | 1.2 |
| RedgraniteVillage | 9.8 mi | 2.4 |
| RiponCity | 11 mi | 5 |
| OmroCity | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| Poy SippiCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| PrincetonCity | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| NeshkoroVillage | 13 mi | 2 |
| Pine RiverCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| TustinCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| WinneconneVillage | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| FairwaterVillage | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| Butte des MortsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| WautomaCity | 18 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Berlin, WI in?
- Berlin is in Green Lake County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Berlin, WI?
- About 5,562 people live in Berlin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Berlin?
- Nearby places include Eureka (5.8 mi), Green Lake (9 mi), Waukau (9.2 mi), Lohrville (9.5 mi), Redgranite (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023