Brooklyn Center
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Brooklyn Center is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, with 33,782 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 853 ft (260 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Crystal, 2.9 miles SW.
- 33,782residents (2020 Census)
- 853 ftelevation · 260 m
- 8.0 sq miland area · 20.7 km²
- 4,221 / sq mipopulation density
- 55430main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Brooklyn Center
Brooklyn Center is a first-ring suburban city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 33,782 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 31,755 in 2024. It is part of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area.
On February 18, 1911, the area became a village formed from parts of Brooklyn Township and Crystal Lake Township. On December 8, 1966, Brooklyn Center became a charter city. The city has commercial and industrial development. The majority of land use is single-family homes. and the city has become the most ethnically diverse community in the state.
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Living in Brooklyn Center
- Median household income
- $72,535
- Median home value
- $274,300
- Median rent
- $1,376/mo
- Median age
- 33.5
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Brooklyn Center had 33,782 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 33,782 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,221 per sq mi (1,630 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brooklyn Center at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Hennepin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 33,782 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.00 sq mi (20.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km²) |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.0680° N, 93.3178° W |
| ZIP codes | 55430, 55429 |
| Official website | ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2707948 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brooklyn Center
- Crystal2.9 mi SW
- Fridley3.0 mi E
- Robbinsdale3.1 mi S
- Brooklyn Park3.3 mi NW
- Hilltop3.4 mi E
- Columbia Heights3.7 mi E
- New Hope4.0 mi SW
- Spring Lake Park4.9 mi NE
- Osseo5.3 mi NW
- New Brighton5.4 mi E
- St. Anthony5.6 mi SE
- Golden Valley5.7 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn Center
What county is Brooklyn Center in?
Brooklyn Center is in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Brooklyn Center, MN?
33,782 people lived in Brooklyn Center at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brooklyn Center, MN?
The main ZIP code is 55430. Other ZIP codes: 55429.
What is the elevation of Brooklyn Center?
853 feet (260 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Brooklyn Center?
Crystal (2.9 mi), Fridley (3.0 mi), Robbinsdale (3.1 mi), Brooklyn Park (3.3 mi), Hilltop (3.4 mi).
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