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Brooklyn, WI
Village in Green County, Wisconsin.
Population
1,408
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,169
ZIP codes
0
Brooklyn and its ZIP codes
Brooklyn at a glance
- Brooklyn is about 11 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $108,929 a year, 41% more than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $268,900 and median rent is $1,375 a month.
Local data for Brooklyn, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brooklyn, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$108,929
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$268,900
Median rent
$1,375/mo
Homeownership
90.0%
Bachelor's or higher
32.7%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (683), Norwegian Americans (216), Irish Americans (154).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Green County. PPP loans are for Brooklyn.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,608
15,754 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,126
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$256M
FY 2026, $6,904 per person
How people get to work
Brooklyn, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.8%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home19.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brooklyn, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
790
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
39
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 10°F
37.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brooklyn, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
7.6%
U.S. 12.1% -4.5 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities near Brooklyn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OregonVillage | 4.9 mi | 4.6 |
| EvansvilleCity | 6.5 mi | 3.6 |
| BellevilleVillage | 8.8 mi | 1.6 |
| StoughtonCity | 9 mi | 6.2 |
| FitchburgCity | 10 mi | 35.2 |
| AlbanyVillage | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| McFarlandVillage | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| FultonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| VeronaCity | 13 mi | 8.3 |
| MonticelloVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| New GlarusVillage | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| MononaCity | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| EdgertonCity | 15 mi | 4.2 |
| FootvilleVillage | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| MadisonCity | 16 mi | 83.6 |
| Shorewood HillsVillage | 16 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brooklyn, WI in?
- Brooklyn is in Green County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Brooklyn, WI?
- About 1,408 people live in Brooklyn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brooklyn?
- Nearby places include Oregon (4.9 mi), Evansville (6.5 mi), Belleville (8.8 mi), Stoughton (9 mi), Fitchburg (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023