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Brooklyn, CT
Census-designated place in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06234.
Population
986
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
854
ZIP codes
1
Brooklyn and its ZIP codes
Brooklyn at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $76,333 a year, 20% less than the Connecticut figure of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $281,800 (23% below Connecticut) and median rent is $1,708 a month.
Local data for Brooklyn, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brooklyn, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,333
Poverty rate
0.0%
Median home value
$281,800
Median rent
$1,708/mo
Homeownership
69.4%
Bachelor's or higher
14.6%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Portuguese Americans (220), Irish Americans (190), Italian Americans (131).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Brooklyn.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,440
29,055 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,025
BEA, 2024
PPP loans
$9.4M
158 loans, 1,177 jobs reported
How people get to work
Brooklyn, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home19.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brooklyn, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
951
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
81
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 17°F
50.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brooklyn, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.9%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
11.2%
U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
ZIP codes in Brooklyn
1 in or overlapping Brooklyn. Population shown
Cities near Brooklyn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East BrooklynCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 2.5 |
| DanielsonBorough | 3.6 mi | 1.1 |
| WaureganCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.6 |
| DayvilleCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.9 |
| MoosupCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 2.4 |
| Plainfield VillageCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.7 |
| PutnamCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 3.9 |
| Quasset LakeCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.3 |
| South WoodstockCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.9 |
| Foster Center, RICensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| MechanicsvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Witches WoodsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Lake BungeeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Jewett CityBorough | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Mansfield CenterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| Greene, RICensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brooklyn, CT in?
- Brooklyn is in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Brooklyn, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Brooklyn include 06234.
- What is the population of Brooklyn, CT?
- About 986 people live in Brooklyn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brooklyn?
- Nearby places include East Brooklyn (2.7 mi), Danielson (3.6 mi), Wauregan (3.6 mi), Dayville (5.2 mi), Moosup (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023