Brookfield, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53045
Waukesha County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,686
- 582/sq mi High-density area
- $123,750
- Median income Above-median income area
- $457,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 64.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brookfield pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 582
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53045 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 53045 (Brookfield, WI) rose +10.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 204.1 in 2023 to 225.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53045 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brookfield, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, with 21,686 residents across 37.2 square miles, a density of 582 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53045 skews affluent, with a median household income of $123,750 (58% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $72,253. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.7% and unemployment is 2.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $457,700 (84% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 76.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,015.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Waukesha County, so 53045 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 53045
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brookfield, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53045.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
135 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
102 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
94 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
89 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
67 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53045, Brookfield, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
21,686
Population
37.2
Area (sq mi)
582
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53045?
46.0
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
12.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$123,750
Median Household Income
+58% vs state ZIP avg
$72,253
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
19.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53045 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Brookfield, WI household income vs. every Wisconsin ZIP code
Median household income among 755 reporting Wisconsin ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$123,750 Top 2% higher than 98% of 755 Wisconsin ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,976housing units
9,976
Total Housing Units
9,680
Occupied Units
296
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$457,700
Median Home Value
+84% vs state ZIP avg
$2,015
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+10.3%
YoY Change (2024)
225
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+125%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53045 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 152 |
| 2021 | +8.2% | 165 |
| 2022 | +14.2% | 188 |
| 2023 | +8.6% | 204 |
| 2024 | +10.3% | 225 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 826 business establishments in ZIP 53045, employing approximately 17,147 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,235,522,000.
826
Businesses
17,147
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 135 | 16.3% |
| Retail trade | 102 | 12.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 94 | 11.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 89 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 67 | 8.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 66 | 8.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 64 | 7.8% |
| Construction | 49 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 47 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 3.8% |
| Information | 17 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 15 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 1.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 10 | 1.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 53045 vs 53005 →
ZIP 53045 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53051
Menomonee Falls (53051)
35,651 residents
- 53186
Waukesha (53186)
33,592 residents
- 53072
Pewaukee (53072)
23,907 residents
- 53045
Brookfield (53045)
21,686 residents
- 53005
Brookfield (53005)
19,425 residents
- 53226
Milwaukee (53226)
18,370 residents
- 53146 7,458
New Berlin (53146)
7,458 residents
- 53122 5,985
Elm Grove (53122)
5,985 residents
- 53007 1,841
Butler (53007)
1,841 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53045 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53045 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53122
Elm Grove (53122)
$157,962 median income
- 53005
Brookfield (53005)
$126,739 median income
- 53045
Brookfield (53045)
$123,750 median income
- 53146
New Berlin (53146)
$110,035 median income
- 53051
Menomonee Falls (53051)
$100,031 median income
- 53072
Pewaukee (53072)
$98,538 median income
- 53226
Milwaukee (53226)
$93,132 median income
- 53046
Lannon (53046)
$83,889 median income
- 53186
Waukesha (53186)
$74,588 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53045 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53005 | Brookfield, WI | 19,425 | 2.6 mi |
| 53122 | Elm Grove, WI | 5,985 | 3.4 mi |
| 53702 | Madison, WI | 50 | 4.0 mi |
| 53186 | Waukesha, WI | 33,592 | 3.7 mi |
| 53146 | New Berlin, WI | 7,458 | 6.2 mi |
| 53046 | Lannon, WI | 1,107 | 6.3 mi |
| 53051 | Menomonee Falls, WI | 35,651 | 6.2 mi |
| 53226 | Milwaukee, WI | 18,370 | 5.6 mi |
| 53007 | Butler, WI | 1,841 | 5.2 mi |
| 53072 | Pewaukee, WI | 23,907 | 6.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53045, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (21,686 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 53045 in?
ZIP code 53045 (Brookfield) is located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Waukesha County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/waukesha-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53045?
ZIP code 53045 in Brookfield, WI has a population of 21,686 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53045?
The median household income in ZIP 53045 is $123,750, which is 62% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53045?
The median home value in ZIP 53045 is $457,700, which is 65% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53045?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53045 is White at 78.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53045?
ZIP code 53045 has 826 business establishments employing approximately 17,147 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53045?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53045 are: Health care and social assistance (135), Retail trade (102), Professional, scientific, and technical services (94). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53045?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53045 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 53045?
In ZIP code 53045, 75.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 53045?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53045 is 19.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 53045?
In ZIP code 53045, approximately 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53045?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53045 is 4.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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