City

Brooklyn, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Poweshiek County  ·  Iowa

👥2,671Population
💰$71,635Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$161,300Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓28.4%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.2%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0.3%Race
White98.2%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty18.2% ▲ 82% above avg
College Grads28.4% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.8%)
HS Graduate686 (40.5%)
Some College272 (16.1%)
Associates240 (14.2%)
Bachelors200 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree280 (16.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 40.5%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 16.5%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad40.5%
Some College16.1%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.5%Renter: 28.5%Tenure
Owner71.5%
Renter28.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,635 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$161,300 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$920/mo
Total Housing Units1,516
Vacant Units376

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
64%
About Brooklyn, IA

Brooklyn is a city in Iowa, located in Poweshiek County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,671 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Brooklyn is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,635 is near the national average. Approximately 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Brooklyn is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $920 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brooklyn is moderately educated. 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.2%).

Brooklyn, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Brooklyn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52211 2,671 $71,635 $161,300 $920 4.8% 28.4% 71.5%