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Brooklyn Park, MD
Census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21225.
Population
16,067
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
3,816
ZIP codes
1
Brooklyn Park and its ZIP codes
Brooklyn Park at a glance
- Brooklyn Park is about 6 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- It is the 90th most populous of 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- Households here earn a median of $87,989 a year, 15% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $284,300 (32% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,379 a month.
Local data for Brooklyn Park, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brooklyn Park, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,989
Poverty rate
8.3%
Median home value
$284,300
Median rent
$1,379/mo
Homeownership
79.7%
Bachelor's or higher
19.8%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
28.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,925), Irish Americans (1,623), Mexican Americans (1,008).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Anne Arundel County. PPP loans are for Brooklyn Park.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$81,944
293,059 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$87,614
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$9.2B
FY 2026, $15,627 per person
PPP loans
$32.4M
602 loans, 3,494 jobs reported
How people get to work
Brooklyn Park, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.4%
- Carpooled16.9%
- Public transit3.1%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brooklyn Park, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,387
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4,442
2.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 30°F
43.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brooklyn Park, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
ZIP codes in Brooklyn Park
1 in or overlapping Brooklyn Park. Population shown
Cities near Brooklyn Park
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore HighlandsCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 1.7 |
| LinthicumCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 5.5 |
| FerndaleCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 4 |
| LansdowneCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 2.3 |
| Glen BurnieCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 17.3 |
| ArbutusCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 6.5 |
| BaltimoreCity | 4.5 mi | 80.9 |
| PasadenaCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 14.9 |
| ElkridgeCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 8.4 |
| Riviera BeachCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 2.6 |
| SevernCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 18.3 |
| CatonsvilleCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 14 |
| DundalkCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 13.1 |
| IlchesterCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 10.8 |
| GambrillsCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 7.6 |
| EdgemereCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 10.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brooklyn Park, MD in?
- Brooklyn Park is in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Brooklyn Park, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Brooklyn Park include 21225.
- What is the population of Brooklyn Park, MD?
- About 16,067 people live in Brooklyn Park, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brooklyn Park?
- Nearby places include Baltimore Highlands (1.5 mi), Linthicum (2.4 mi), Ferndale (2.5 mi), Lansdowne (2.5 mi), Glen Burnie (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023