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ZIP 53045

Pop. 23,329·Waukesha County·1st most expensive ZIP in Wisconsin
Median rent (all units)
$2,317/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+9.6%
vs US Median
+$352
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 53045 · $2,317
More expensive than 73% 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
$27,804/yr
At $2,317/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, +9.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 53045 (Brookfield, WI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 64% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,329
Median income
$123,750
Median age
46
Renters
23.7%
Age distribution
22.2%
13.4%
27.2%
25.5%
Under 1822.2%
18–3413.4%
35–5427.2%
55–6411.6%
65+25.5%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
78.4%
12.3%
White78.4%
Black2.3%
Hispanic3.2%
Asian12.3%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
22.6%
64%
No HS diploma1.8%
HS diploma11.6%
Some college22.6%
Bachelor's+64%
Housing tenure
76.3%
23.7%
Owner76.3%
Renter23.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 53045 in Brookfield, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$106,092 → $123,750
up 16.6%
Population
22,892 → 23,329
up 1.9%
Renter share
22.1% → 23.7%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
62.7% → 64%
+1.3 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $106,092 in 2021 to $123,750 more recently. The population has grown by 1.9% since 2021, moving from about 22,892 residents to roughly 23,329. Renters now make up 23.7% of households, compared with 22.1% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 53045 covers Brookfield, WI. The median rent here is $2,317/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 22% of local median household income ($123,750/yr), ZIP 53045 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 53045?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 53045 (Brookfield, WI) is $2,317. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 53045 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 53045's median rent of $2,317/mo is $352 (18%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 53045 compare to other ZIPs in Wisconsin?

ZIP 53045 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Wisconsin, ranking #1 out of 107 ZIPs tracked at $2,317/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 53045?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,317/mo in ZIP 53045. The local median household income is $123,750/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 53045?

Rent in ZIP 53045 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 53045 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 53045 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,317/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($123,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 53045 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 53045 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.7% of ZIP 53045 households are renters, while 76.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 53045 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 53045 compare to the rest of Brookfield?

ZIP 53045 is pricier than Brookfield as a whole. At $2,317/mo, it's $110 above the Brookfield citywide median of $2,207/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 53045 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 53045 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,317/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 53045's median household income ($123,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 53045 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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