Brooklyn
Village in St. Clair County, Illinois
Brooklyn is a village in St. Clair County, Illinois, with 649 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 413 ft (126 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Venice, 1.2 miles N.
- 649residents (2020 Census)
- 413 ftelevation · 126 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.1 km²
- 800 / sq mipopulation density
- 62059main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Brooklyn
Brooklyn (popularly known as Lovejoy) is a village in St. Clair County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Brooklyn had a population of 649. Located two miles north of East St. Louis, Illinois and three miles northeast of downtown St. Louis, Missouri, it is the oldest majority-Black incorporated town in the United States, founded by freed and fugitive slaves and incorporated in 1873. Its motto is "Founded by Chance, Sustained by Courage."
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Living in Brooklyn
- Median household income
- $30,673
- Median home value
- $37,500
- Median rent
- $904/mo
- Median age
- 29.5
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Brooklyn had 649 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 649 |
|---|---|
| Density | 800 per sq mi (309 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brooklyn at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Clair County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 649 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.81 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6542° N, 90.1679° W |
| ZIP codes | 62059, 62090 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1708667 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brooklyn
- Venice1.2 mi N
- East St. Louis3.3 mi SE
- Fairmont City3.7 mi E
- Madison4.2 mi NE
- St. Louis, MO4.3 mi W
- Washington Park4.4 mi SE
- Sauget4.9 mi S
- Granite City5.7 mi NE
- Cahokia Heights5.7 mi S
- Pine Lawn, MO6.5 mi NW
- Riverview, MO6.6 mi N
- Uplands Park, MO6.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn
What county is Brooklyn in?
Brooklyn is in St. Clair County, Illinois.
What is the population of Brooklyn, IL?
649 people lived in Brooklyn at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brooklyn, IL?
The main ZIP code is 62059. Other ZIP codes: 62090.
What is the elevation of Brooklyn?
413 feet (126 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Brooklyn?
Venice (1.2 mi), East St. Louis (3.3 mi), Fairmont City (3.7 mi), Madison (4.2 mi), St. Louis (4.3 mi).
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