53045 ZIP Code, Brookfield, WI
53045 is a ZIP code in Brookfield, Wisconsin in Waukesha County. It covers 14 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 53005, 53122 and 53186. 23,329 people live here in 9,680 households. At about 1,618 people per square mile it has suburban density, and most homes are owner-occupied (76%). Median household income is $123,750, well above the Wisconsin median of $77,485; the median age is 46.0, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Brookfield, WI
- County: Waukesha County
- Land area: 14 sq mi
- Population: 23,329
- Median household income: $123,750
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 23,329 |
| Households | 9,680 |
| Median household income | $123,750 |
| Income per person | $72,253 |
| Median age | 46 |
| Homeowners | 76.3% |
| Median home value | $457,700 |
| Median rent | $2,015 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 64.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% |
| Broadband internet | 94.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 14.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.5% |
| $10–15K | 1.7% |
| $15–25K | 2.7% |
| $25–35K | 7.6% |
| $35–50K | 4.9% |
| $50–75K | 9.2% |
| $75–100K | 11.3% |
| $100–150K | 19.6% |
| $150–200K | 12.8% |
| $200K+ | 27.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.7% |
| 10–19 | 14.4% |
| 20–24 | 3.9% |
| 25–34 | 7.5% |
| 35–44 | 13.0% |
| 45–54 | 14.3% |
| 55–64 | 11.6% |
| 65–74 | 14.0% |
| 75+ | 11.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 45.0% |
| Owned outright | 29.6% |
| Rented | 22.5% |
| Vacant | 2.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 61.9% |
| Townhome | 13.3% |
| 2–4 units | 3.1% |
| 5–19 units | 6.6% |
| 20+ units | 15.1% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 53045
826 business establishments with 17,147 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 135
- Retail Trade: 102
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 94
- Finance and Insurance: 89
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 67
- Wholesale Trade: 66
- Accommodation and Food Services: 64
- Construction: 49
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 53005 — Brookfield city, WI (2.7 mi)
- 53122 — Elm Grove village, WI (3.4 mi)
- 53186 — Waukesha city, WI (3.7 mi)
- 53007 — Butler village, WI (5.3 mi)
- 53226 — Wauwatosa city, WI (5.6 mi)
- 53072 — Pewaukee city, WI (5.9 mi)
- 53146 — New Berlin city, WI (5.9 mi)
- 53222 — Milwaukee city, WI (6.1 mi)
Areas that include 53045
- Brookfield, WI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Waukesha County ZIP codes — 27 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 7 of 25: highest median household income in Waukesha County
- No. 6 of 25: highest median home value in Waukesha County
- No. 2 of 25: fastest population growth in Waukesha County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 53045, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 53045 in?
- 53045 is a Brookfield, WI mailing address. By land area, 84% lies inside Brookfield; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 53045 in?
- 53045 is in Waukesha County.
- What is the population of 53045?
- About 23,329 people (±763), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 23,651.
- What is the median household income in 53045?
- $123,750 (±$9,116), compared with $77,485 for Wisconsin as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 53045?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 53045 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 53045?
- The closest, measured center to center: 53005 (2.7 mi, Brookfield), 53122 (3.4 mi, Elm Grove), 53186 (3.7 mi, Waukesha), 53007 (5.3 mi, Butler), 53226 (5.6 mi, Wauwatosa) and 53072 (5.9 mi, Pewaukee).
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