City

New Berlin, WI

2 ZIP codes  ·  Waukesha County  ·  Wisconsin

👥40,213Population
💰$98,657Median HH Income▲ 29% above avg
🎂45.6Median Age
🏠$345,343Median Home Value▲ 24% above avg
🎓57.5%College Grads▲ 48% above avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.9%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 2%Asian: 5.8%Other: 2.6%Race
White84.9%
Hispanic4.6%
Black2.0%
Asian5.8%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty3.6% ▼ 64% below avg
College Grads57.5% ▲ 48% above avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma163 (0.6%)
HS Graduate6,713 (23.5%)
Some College2,161 (7.6%)
Associates3,129 (10.9%)
Bachelors3,121 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree13,332 (46.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 23.5%Some College: 7.6%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 46.6%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad23.5%
Some College7.6%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate46.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.5%Renter: 23.5%Tenure
Owner76.5%
Renter23.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
49%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$98,657 ▲ 29% above avg
Median Home Value$345,343 ▲ 24% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,396/mo
Total Housing Units17,397
Vacant Units308

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
53%
About New Berlin, WI

New Berlin is a city in Wisconsin, located in Waukesha County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 40,213 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.57 years.

Economically, New Berlin is a middle-income community. The median household income of $98,657 is above the national average. Approximately 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in New Berlin is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $345,343, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,396 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Berlin is well-educated. 57.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.86%).

New Berlin, WI offers residents above-average earning potential within Wisconsin. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in New Berlin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53146 7,348 $96,015 $318,700 $1,273 1.1% 50.1% 96.2%
53151 32,865 $99,248 $351,300 $1,424 3.0% 59.2% 72.1%