City

Brooklyn, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Michigan

👥10,259Population
💰$81,052Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂54.5Median Age
🏠$252,800Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓37.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 55% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 0.8%Other: 4.1%Race
White93.9%
Hispanic0.9%
Black0.8%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
15%
45–64
34%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 33% below avg
College Grads37.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 55% below avg
No HS Diploma29 (0.4%)
HS Graduate2,304 (30.2%)
Some College1,060 (13.9%)
Associates1,411 (18.5%)
Bachelors880 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree1,956 (25.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 30.2%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 25.6%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad30.2%
Some College13.9%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate25.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.9%Renter: 9.1%Tenure
Owner90.9%
Renter9.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,052 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$252,800 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,116/mo
Total Housing Units6,108
Vacant Units1,554

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

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

Brooklyn is a city in Michigan, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,259 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.5 years.

Economically, Brooklyn is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,052 is near the national average. Approximately 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Brooklyn is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $252,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,116 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brooklyn is moderately educated. 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.86%).

Brooklyn, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Brooklyn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49230 10,259 $81,052 $252,800 $1,116 2.2% 37.1% 90.9%