City

Brooklyn, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Anne Arundel County  ·  Maryland

👥34,469Population
💰$50,069Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂35.2Median Age
🏠$214,000Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓20.7%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 49% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 31.7%Hispanic: 19.7%Black: 42.3%Asian: 2.1%Other: 4.1%Race
White31.7%
Hispanic19.7%
Black42.3%
Asian2.1%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty22.3% ▲ 123% above avg
College Grads20.7% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 49% above avg
No HS Diploma756 (4.2%)
HS Graduate7,841 (43.6%)
Some College2,698 (15%)
Associates2,944 (16.4%)
Bachelors1,035 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree2,690 (15%)

Education

No HS: 4.2%HS Grad: 43.6%Some College: 15%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 15%Edu
No HS4.2%
HS Grad43.6%
Some College15.0%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate15.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 53.7%Renter: 46.3%Tenure
Owner53.7%
Renter46.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,069 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$214,000 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,118/mo
Total Housing Units14,434
Vacant Units1,517

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
9%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
56%
About Brooklyn, MD

Brooklyn is a city in Maryland, located in Anne Arundel County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 34,469 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.2 years.

Economically, Brooklyn is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,069 is below the national average. Approximately 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Brooklyn is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $214,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,118 per month.

The population of Brooklyn is less-educated. 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 42.3%.

Brooklyn, MD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maryland.

ZIP Codes in Brooklyn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21225 34,469 $50,069 $214,000 $1,118 7.3% 20.7% 53.7%