Brookfield, WI

Census ZIP code profile for Brookfield, WI — 2 ZIPs, total population 41,111. Median income, home value, education, commute, and demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates.

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Brookfield, WI is covered by 2 USPS ZIP codes serving a combined population of 41,111 according to Census ACS 5-Year Estimates. U.S. cities rarely map cleanly to a single ZIP — Brookfield splits its residents across 2 delivery areas, each with its own demographic and housing profile. The table below lists every ZIP by population, so you can see which neighborhoods carry the weight of the city total and which are smaller pockets of the same municipal boundary.

Aggregated across every ZIP in Brookfield, the median household income averages $125,245 and per-capita income averages $67,441. Poverty rate runs at 3.8% and unemployment at 2.6%. On housing, the average median home value is $436,750 with median rent of $1,945 per month, and 80.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied. These are arithmetic averages across the 2 ZIPs — not population-weighted — so small ZIPs influence the headline numbers the same as large ones.

Use this city view to compare ZIPs inside Brookfield against each other rather than hunting for a single "city average." The Affordability Dashboard linked below combines these Census inputs with HUD Fair Market Rents, FBI crime data, and Department of Labor childcare costs into a graded scorecard for Brookfield as a whole, while individual ZIP pages show fine-grained household income, housing profile, education attainment, commute time, and nearby-ZIP benchmarks. Every field on this page is sourced directly from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates — no estimates, no proprietary scoring, no editorial adjustment.

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ZIP Codes

41,111

Population

$125,245

Median Income

$436,750

Median Home Value

44.5

Median Age

How much do residents of Brookfield earn?

Median Household Income
$125,245
Per Capita Income
$67,441
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
Poverty Rate
3.8%

What does housing look like in Brookfield?

Median Home Value
$436,750
Median Rent
$1,945/mo
Owner Occupied
80.4%
Housing Units
18,770

Who lives in Brookfield?

Bachelor's Degree+
63.6%
High School+
75.9%
Avg Commute
21 min
Foreign Born
11.6%

ZIP Codes in Brookfield, WI

Side-by-side: Compare 53045 vs 53005 →

ZIP Code Population Density Timezone
53045 21,686 582 America/Chicago
53005 19,425 510 America/Chicago

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ZIP codes are in Brookfield, WI?
Brookfield, WI has 2 ZIP codes with a combined population of 41,111, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the median household income in Brookfield?
The average median household income across Brookfield, WI ZIP codes is $125,245. The poverty rate is 3.8%.
What is the cost of living in Brookfield?
The average median home value in Brookfield, WI is $436,750. Median rent is $1,945/month. 80.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2023). Verify with Census Bureau →

Source: HUD USPS Crosswalk (ZIP-to-county mapping) and Source: simplemaps.com (ZIP coordinates & timezones). Verify with HUD →

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.