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Richfield, WI
Village in Washington County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 53017, 53033, 53076.
Population
11,755
Land area
35.9sq mi
People per sq mi
327
ZIP codes
3
Richfield and its ZIP codes
Richfield at a glance
- Richfield is about 3 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- It is the 81st most populous of 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- Households here earn a median of $143,963 a year, 86% more than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $503,400 (89% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,388 a month.
Local data for Richfield, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Richfield, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$143,963
Poverty rate
4.8%
Median home value
$503,400
Median rent
$1,388/mo
Homeownership
97.2%
Bachelor's or higher
52.3%
Median age
47.8
Average commute
28.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,613), Irish Americans (1,336), Polish Americans (1,284).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Richfield.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,774
58,003 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,329
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$931M
FY 2026, $6,811 per person
PPP loans
$32.46M
418 loans, 4,337 jobs reported
How people get to work
Richfield, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.9%
- Carpooled3.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home24.4%
Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Richfield, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
798
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
240
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 11°F
36.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Richfield, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
10.6%
U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.7%
U.S. 11.1% -6.4 pts
ZIP codes in Richfield
3 in or overlapping Richfield. Population shown
Cities near Richfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GermantownVillage | 6 mi | 34.4 |
| LisbonVillage | 6.4 mi | 26.3 |
| SlingerVillage | 6.5 mi | 5.5 |
| JacksonVillage | 6.7 mi | 3.9 |
| LannonVillage | 7.4 mi | 2.5 |
| SussexVillage | 7.4 mi | 8.4 |
| MertonVillage | 7.6 mi | 3.3 |
| HartfordCity | 8.6 mi | 9 |
| North LakeCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Menomonee FallsVillage | 9.5 mi | 32.9 |
| ChenequaVillage | 11 mi | 3.5 |
| MequonCity | 11 mi | 46.3 |
| PewaukeeVillage | 11 mi | 4.1 |
| HartlandVillage | 11 mi | 5.5 |
| West BendCity | 12 mi | 15.6 |
| PewaukeeCity | 12 mi | 19.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Richfield, WI in?
- Richfield is in Washington County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Richfield, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Richfield include 53017, 53033, 53076.
- What is the population of Richfield, WI?
- About 11,755 people live in Richfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Richfield?
- Nearby places include Germantown (6 mi), Lisbon (6.4 mi), Slinger (6.5 mi), Jackson (6.7 mi), Lannon (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023