City

Brookfield, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Linn County  ·  Missouri

👥5,602Population
💰$57,500Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$115,600Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓28.8%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.1%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic2.8%
Black0.8%
Asian0.8%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty16.2% ▲ 62% above avg
College Grads28.8% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma43 (1.2%)
HS Graduate1,659 (45.6%)
Some College604 (16.6%)
Associates286 (7.9%)
Bachelors242 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree807 (22.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 45.6%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 7.9%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 22.2%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad45.6%
Some College16.6%
Associates7.9%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate22.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.3%Renter: 24.7%Tenure
Owner75.3%
Renter24.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,500 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$115,600 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$661/mo
Total Housing Units2,896
Vacant Units512

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
58%
About Brookfield, MO

Brookfield is a city in Missouri, located in Linn County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,602 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Brookfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,500 is below the national average. Approximately 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Brookfield is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $661 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brookfield is moderately educated. 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93%).

Brookfield, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Brookfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
64628 5,602 $57,500 $115,600 $661 3.6% 28.8% 75.3%