Wisconsin · City Profile

Brookfield, WI

ZIP codes
3
Population
44,916
Median income
$118,095
Median home value
$389,350

Brookfield sits in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and is covered by 3 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 44,916 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Brookfield has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $389,350 and median asking rent runs around $1,749 per month. Median household income hovers around $118,095. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Brookfield

ZIPCountyPopulationMedian incomeMedian home value
53005 Waukesha 21,624 $120,988 $368,300
53008 Waukesha 0
53045 Waukesha 23,292 $115,202 $410,400

Thinking about relocating to Brookfield?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

  • Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
  • Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $389,350, and median rent is $1,749. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
  • Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
  • Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.