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New Berlin, WI
City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 53146, 53151.
Population
40,270
Land area
36.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,106
ZIP codes
2
New Berlin and its ZIP codes
New Berlin at a glance
- New Berlin is about 10 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 17th among 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- The median household income is $101,091, 30% above the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $365,700 (37% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,426 a month.
Local data for New Berlin, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
New Berlin, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$101,091
Poverty rate
4.1%
Median home value
$365,700
Median rent
$1,426/mo
Homeownership
76.5%
Bachelor's or higher
47.3%
Median age
45.2
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (16,245), Polish Americans (6,525), Irish Americans (4,226).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Waukesha County. PPP loans are for New Berlin.
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
$3.26B
FY 2026, $8,004 per person
PPP loans
$170M
1,209 loans, 18,706 jobs reported
How people get to work
New Berlin, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.4%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home15.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
New Berlin, 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
83° / 12°F
38.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in New Berlin, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.0%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
10.2%
U.S. 12.8% -2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
ZIP codes in New Berlin
2 in or overlapping New Berlin. Population shown
Cities near New Berlin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WaukeshaVillage | 4.2 mi | 20.6 |
| Hales CornersVillage | 4.7 mi | 3.2 |
| MuskegoCity | 5.8 mi | 31.6 |
| Elm GroveVillage | 5.9 mi | 3.3 |
| West AllisCity | 5.9 mi | 11.4 |
| GreenfieldCity | 6.1 mi | 11.5 |
| BrookfieldCity | 6.4 mi | 27.4 |
| Big BendVillage | 6.4 mi | 3.3 |
| WaukeshaCity | 6.5 mi | 25.5 |
| GreendaleVillage | 7 mi | 5.6 |
| WauwatosaCity | 7.8 mi | 13.2 |
| PewaukeeCity | 8.1 mi | 19.5 |
| West MilwaukeeVillage | 8.4 mi | 1.1 |
| FranklinCity | 8.4 mi | 34.6 |
| VernonVillage | 8.9 mi | 30 |
| ButlerVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is New Berlin, WI in?
- New Berlin is in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in New Berlin, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping New Berlin include 53146, 53151.
- What is the population of New Berlin, WI?
- About 40,270 people live in New Berlin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near New Berlin?
- Nearby places include Waukesha (4.2 mi), Hales Corners (4.7 mi), Muskego (5.8 mi), Elm Grove (5.9 mi), West Allis (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023