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ZIP 53005

Pop. 21,675·Waukesha County·3rd most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$2,176/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.3%
vs US Median
+$211
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 53005 · $2,176
More expensive than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,540
1 BR
$1,680
2 BR
$2,010
3 BR
$2,480
4 BR+
$2,680
Research median
$2,010/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,112/yr
At $2,176/mo median
Location
StateWI
CountyWaukesha County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +4.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53005 (Brookfield, WI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 63.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,675
Median income
$126,739
Median age
42.9
Renters
15.4%
Age distribution
23.7%
14.9%
26.9%
13.2%
21.4%
Under 1823.7%
18–3414.9%
35–5426.9%
55–6413.2%
65+21.4%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
79.9%
White79.9%
Black0.6%
Hispanic5.4%
Asian9.3%
Other4.8%
Education (25+)
13%
21.9%
63.3%
No HS diploma1.9%
HS diploma13%
Some college21.9%
Bachelor's+63.3%
Housing tenure
84.6%
15.4%
Owner84.6%
Renter15.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 53005 in Brookfield, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$109,573 → $126,739
up 15.7%
Population
21,585 → 21,675
up 0.4%
Renter share
15.4% → 15.4%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
60.2% → 63.3%
+3.1 pts

Household income in the area moved from $109,573 to $126,739 across the same window, up 15.7% versus 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 60.2% to 63.3% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 53005 covers Brookfield, WI. The median rent here is $2,176/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,010/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($126,739/yr), ZIP 53005 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 53005?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 53005 (Brookfield, WI) is $2,176. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 53005 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 53005's median rent of $2,176/mo is $211 (11%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 53005 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53005 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Wisconsin, ranking #3 out of 107 ZIPs tracked at $2,176/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53005?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,176/mo in ZIP 53005. The local median household income is $126,739/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53005?

Rent in ZIP 53005 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 53005 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 53005 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,176/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($126,739/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 53005 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 53005 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.4% of ZIP 53005 households are renters, while 84.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 53005 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 53005 compare to the rest of Brookfield?

ZIP 53005 is more affordable than Brookfield overall. At $2,176/mo, it's $31 below the Brookfield citywide median of $2,207/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 53005 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 53005 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,176/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 53005's median household income ($126,739/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 53005 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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