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Brookfield, WI
City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 53005, 53045.
Population
41,273
Land area
27.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,509
ZIP codes
2
Brookfield and its ZIP codes
Brookfield at a glance
- Brookfield is about 14 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 16th among 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- The median household income is $129,548, 67% above the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $443,900 (67% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,886 a month.
Local data for Brookfield, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brookfield, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$129,548
Poverty rate
3.2%
Median home value
$443,900
Median rent
$1,886/mo
Homeownership
82.8%
Bachelor's or higher
64.3%
Median age
43.8
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (14,759), Irish Americans (5,576), Polish Americans (3,992).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Waukesha County. PPP loans are for Brookfield.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$71,739
248,662 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$94,831
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.3B
FY 2026, $8,004 per person
PPP loans
$305M
2,314 loans, 31,369 jobs reported
How people get to work
Brookfield, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.1%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home21.5%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brookfield, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,134
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
594
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 12°F
35.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brookfield, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.9%
U.S. 33.3% -2.4 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
8.5%
U.S. 12.8% -4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.6%
U.S. 11.1% -6.5 pts
ZIP codes in Brookfield
2 in or overlapping Brookfield. Population shown
Cities near Brookfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Elm GroveVillage | 2.2 mi | 3.3 |
| WauwatosaCity | 3.8 mi | 13.2 |
| ButlerVillage | 4.2 mi | 0.8 |
| PewaukeeCity | 4.7 mi | 19.5 |
| Menomonee FallsVillage | 6 mi | 32.9 |
| New BerlinCity | 6.4 mi | 36.4 |
| PewaukeeVillage | 6.5 mi | 4.1 |
| LannonVillage | 6.5 mi | 2.5 |
| West AllisCity | 6.6 mi | 11.4 |
| WaukeshaCity | 7.3 mi | 25.5 |
| SussexVillage | 7.3 mi | 8.4 |
| WaukeshaVillage | 7.7 mi | 20.6 |
| West MilwaukeeVillage | 8.5 mi | 1.1 |
| LisbonVillage | 9.3 mi | 26.3 |
| GreenfieldCity | 9.3 mi | 11.5 |
| Hales CornersVillage | 9.5 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brookfield, WI in?
- Brookfield is in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Brookfield, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Brookfield include 53005, 53045.
- What is the population of Brookfield, WI?
- About 41,273 people live in Brookfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brookfield?
- Nearby places include Elm Grove (2.2 mi), Wauwatosa (3.8 mi), Butler (4.2 mi), Pewaukee (4.7 mi), Menomonee Falls (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023