Brewton
City in Escambia County, Alabama

Brewton is a city in Escambia County, Alabama, with 5,276 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 82 ft (25 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Brewton, 1.8 miles SE.
- 5,276residents (2020 Census)
- 82 ftelevation · 25 m
- 11.3 sq miland area · 29.3 km²
- 467 / sq mipopulation density
- 36426ZIP code
About Brewton
Brewton is a city in and the county seat of Escambia County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, the 2020 population was 5,276. Brewton is located in south central Alabama, just north of the Florida Panhandle.
Brewton was home to the Downing Industrial School, a school for girls. Brewton was ranked as one of the 100 best small towns in America in Norman Crampton's book, The 100 Best Small Towns in America (1995).
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Living in Brewton
- Median household income
- $50,721
- Median home value
- $150,100
- Median rent
- $695/mo
- Median age
- 46.4
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Brewton had 5,276 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,276 |
|---|---|
| Density | 467 per sq mi (180 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brewton at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Escambia County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,276 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.30 sq mi (29.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.24 sq mi (0.61 km²) |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.1092° N, 87.0766° W |
| ZIP code | 36426 |
| Official website | cityofbrewton.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0109208 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brewton
- East Brewton1.8 mi SE
- Riverview3.3 mi S
- Pollard8.0 mi SW
- Mount Carmel, FL8.6 mi S
- Dixonville, FL8.8 mi S
- Jay, FL11.8 mi S
- Flomaton12.2 mi SW
- Fidelis, FL12.6 mi S
- Castleberry13.5 mi N
- Century, FL14.4 mi SW
- Berrydale, FL14.9 mi S
- Cobbtown, FL16.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Brewton
What county is Brewton in?
Brewton is in Escambia County, Alabama.
What is the population of Brewton, AL?
5,276 people lived in Brewton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brewton, AL?
The ZIP code of Brewton is 36426.
What is the elevation of Brewton?
82 feet (25 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Brewton?
East Brewton (1.8 mi), Riverview (3.3 mi), Pollard (8.0 mi), Mount Carmel (8.6 mi), Dixonville (8.8 mi).
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