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Brooklyn, IL
Village in St. Clair County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62059.
Population
729
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
899
ZIP codes
1
Brooklyn and its ZIP codes
Brooklyn at a glance
- Brooklyn is about 3.9 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $30,673 a year, 63% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $37,500 (86% below Illinois) and median rent is $904 a month.
Local data for Brooklyn, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brooklyn, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$30,673
Poverty rate
44.3%
Median home value
$37,500
Median rent
$904/mo
Homeownership
44.6%
Bachelor's or higher
27.4%
Median age
29.5
Average commute
25.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Cuban Americans (13).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Clair County. PPP loans are for Brooklyn.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,034
89,192 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,712
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.61B
FY 2026, $10,147 per person
PPP loans
$332K
21 loans, 28 jobs reported
How people get to work
Brooklyn, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.5%
- Carpooled16.5%
- Public transit2.1%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home21.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brooklyn, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
829
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,007
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 24°F
40.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brooklyn, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
54.4%
U.S. 33.3% +21.1 pts
Diabetes
23.5%
U.S. 12.1% +11.4 pts
Smoking
23.2%
U.S. 12.8% +10.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
ZIP codes in Brooklyn
1 in or overlapping Brooklyn. Population shown
Cities near Brooklyn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VeniceCity | 1.5 mi | 1.8 |
| East St. LouisCity | 3.5 mi | 13.9 |
| Fairmont CityVillage | 3.5 mi | 6.2 |
| St. Louis, MOCity | 4 mi | 61.7 |
| Washington ParkVillage | 4.5 mi | 2.6 |
| MadisonCity | 4.7 mi | 14.1 |
| SaugetVillage | 5.3 mi | 4.6 |
| Cahokia HeightsCity | 6.1 mi | 15.8 |
| Granite CityCity | 6.5 mi | 19 |
| Riverview, MOVillage | 6.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Pine Lawn, MOCity | 6.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Jennings, MOCity | 6.8 mi | 3.7 |
| Uplands Park, MOVillage | 6.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Flordell Hills, MOCity | 6.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Hillsdale, MOVillage | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Wellston, MOCity | 7 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brooklyn, IL in?
- Brooklyn is in St. Clair County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Brooklyn, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Brooklyn include 62059.
- What is the population of Brooklyn, IL?
- About 729 people live in Brooklyn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brooklyn?
- Nearby places include Venice (1.5 mi), East St. Louis (3.5 mi), Fairmont City (3.5 mi), St. Louis, MO (4 mi), Washington Park (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023