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Brooklyn, IA
City in Poweshiek County, Iowa.
Population
1,459
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,110
ZIP codes
0
Brooklyn and its ZIP codes
Brooklyn at a glance
- Brooklyn is about 19 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $73,438, close to the Iowa median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,100 (34% below Iowa) and median rent is $832 a month.
Local data for Brooklyn, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brooklyn, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,438
Poverty rate
21.6%
Median home value
$137,100
Median rent
$832/mo
Homeownership
71.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.6%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (495), Irish Americans (235), Scottish Americans (42).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Poweshiek County. PPP loans are for Brooklyn.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,260
9,222 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,476
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$154M
FY 2026, $8,273 per person
How people get to work
Brooklyn, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.3%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brooklyn, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
488
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 10°F
36.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brooklyn, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Brooklyn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday LakeCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 2.7 |
| MalcomCity | 6 mi | 0.8 |
| HartwickCity | 6.1 mi | 0.2 |
| VictorCity | 7.7 mi | 0.5 |
| GuernseyCity | 7.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Deep RiverCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| MontezumaCity | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| ChelseaCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| Belle PlaineCity | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| LadoraCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| GrinnellCity | 15 mi | 5.7 |
| Barnes CityCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| TamaCity | 17 mi | 3 |
| SearsboroCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| GibsonCity | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| LuzerneCity | 18 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brooklyn, IA in?
- Brooklyn is in Poweshiek County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Brooklyn, IA?
- About 1,459 people live in Brooklyn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brooklyn?
- Nearby places include Holiday Lake (5.7 mi), Malcom (6 mi), Hartwick (6.1 mi), Victor (7.7 mi), Guernsey (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023