Brookfield Wisconsin Map

About Brookfield, Wisconsin

Brookfield is a locality in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 41,273. The population density is 587.1 people per km². Brookfield is located at 43.0606°N, 88.1065°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53005.

Brookfield unfolds as a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, a place where the rich, dark loam of southeastern Wisconsin yields to a tapestry of suburban development. It lies 5.1 miles west of Wauwatosa, WI (from Wauwatosa, WI: bearing 279°T), and is situated 7.2 miles east-north-east of Waukesha. The land itself, shaped by the ancient push and retreat of glaciers, offers a subtle topography, its contours guiding the eye through a mosaic of manicured lawns, mature trees, and the occasional whisper of wetland. In the late afternoon, the sun often slants through the leaves of oak and maple, casting long, softened shadows that lend a quiet dignity to the neighborhoods, a peacefulness that seems to settle over the very air. This is a place where the boundaries between cultivated and wild are often blurred, where the suburban sprawl has learned to coexist with the persistent green of the natural world. The history of Brookfield is a narrative of agricultural roots giving way to a vibrant, modern economy, a transformation that echoes across the nation but carries its own distinct resonance here. Once a landscape of farms and dairies, its fertile soil supporting the bounty of the heartland, Brookfield has evolved into a significant commercial and residential hub, a testament to its strategic position and the industrious spirit of its residents. The Fox River, a ribbon of lifeblood for the region, continues to flow, a silent witness to the changes, while newer arteries of commerce pulse with activity, housing a diverse array of businesses and attracting a steady stream of commerce. This dynamic evolution has shaped Brookfield into a place that honors its past while confidently embracing the future, a community that feels both established and perpetually in motion.

About This Brookfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Brookfield, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.060567, -88.106479. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Brookfield and Waukesha County.

Detailed location data for Brookfield includes the ZIP code (53005), telephone area code (608), county seat of Waukesha County (Waukesha), and school district assignment (Elmbrook School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Brookfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.