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Brandon, WI
Village in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.
Population
913
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,205
ZIP codes
0
Brandon and its ZIP codes
Brandon at a glance
- Brandon is about 11 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $87,813, 13% above the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,500 (37% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $775 a month.
Local data for Brandon, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brandon, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,813
Poverty rate
8.5%
Median home value
$168,500
Median rent
$775/mo
Homeownership
69.3%
Bachelor's or higher
18.3%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (366), Irish Americans (134), Dutch Americans (124).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fond du Lac County. PPP loans are for Brandon.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,132
44,880 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,319
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$687M
FY 2026, $6,591 per person
How people get to work
Brandon, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.9%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brandon, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
780
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
415
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 10°F
31.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brandon, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.2%
U.S. 33.3% +9.9 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Brandon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AltoCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.8 |
| FairwaterVillage | 4.4 mi | 0.7 |
| RosendaleVillage | 7.5 mi | 1.2 |
| WaupunCity | 7.6 mi | 4.7 |
| RiponCity | 8 mi | 5 |
| MarkesanCity | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| Green LakeCity | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| OakfieldVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| Fox LakeCity | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| North Fond du LacVillage | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| BurnettCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| BrownsvilleVillage | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| Fond du LacCity | 17 mi | 19.2 |
| WaukauCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| RandolphVillage | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| Van DyneCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brandon, WI in?
- Brandon is in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Brandon, WI?
- About 913 people live in Brandon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brandon?
- Nearby places include Alto (4 mi), Fairwater (4.4 mi), Rosendale (7.5 mi), Waupun (7.6 mi), Ripon (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023