City

Brooklyn, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Northeastern Connecticut County  ·  Connecticut

👥8,526Population
💰$91,270Median HH Income▲ 20% above avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$275,400Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓33.2%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 0.8%Asian: 2%Other: 4%Race
White88.0%
Hispanic4.9%
Black0.8%
Asian2.0%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty3.2% ▼ 68% below avg
College Grads33.2% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma69 (1.2%)
HS Graduate1,525 (26.9%)
Some College962 (17%)
Associates1,227 (21.7%)
Bachelors587 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree1,293 (22.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 26.9%Some College: 17%Associates: 21.7%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 22.8%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad26.9%
Some College17.0%
Associates21.7%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate22.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.8%Renter: 21.2%Tenure
Owner78.8%
Renter21.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$91,270 ▲ 20% above avg
Median Home Value$275,400 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,149/mo
Total Housing Units3,219
Vacant Units295

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Brooklyn, CT

Brooklyn is a city in Connecticut, located in Northeastern Connecticut County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,526 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Brooklyn is a middle-income community. The median household income of $91,270 is above the national average. Approximately 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Brooklyn is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $275,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,149 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brooklyn is moderately educated. 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.02%).

Brooklyn, CT offers residents above-average earning potential within Connecticut.

ZIP Codes in Brooklyn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06234 8,526 $91,270 $275,400 $1,149 4.2% 33.2% 78.8%