City

Brooklyn, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Forrest County  ·  Mississippi

👥2,458Population
💰$67,059Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂35.7Median Age
🏠$192,100Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓31.7%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊11.3%Unemployment▲ 132% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.2% Female 43.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 2%Other: 0.9%Race
White96.5%
Hispanic0.6%
Black2.0%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
32%
18–24
5%
25–44
17%
45–64
32%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.27
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads31.7% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment11.3% ▲ 132% above avg
HS Graduate346 (24.7%)
Some College218 (15.5%)
Associates394 (28.1%)
Bachelors355 (25.3%)
Graduate Degree90 (6.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.7%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 28.1%Bachelors: 25.3%Graduate: 6.4%Edu
HS Grad24.7%
Some College15.5%
Associates28.1%
Bachelors25.3%
Graduate6.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.1%Renter: 3.9%Tenure
Owner96.1%
Renter3.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,059 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$192,100 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$530/mo
Total Housing Units923
Vacant Units171

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
31%
2000+
58%
About Brooklyn, MS

Brooklyn is a city in Mississippi, located in Forrest County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,458 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.7 years.

Economically, Brooklyn is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,059 is near the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Brooklyn is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $192,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $530 per month. Homeownership is high at 96.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brooklyn is moderately educated. 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.5%).

Brooklyn, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Brooklyn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39425 2,458 $67,059 $192,100 $530 11.3% 31.7% 96.1%