Brea
City in Orange County, California
Brea is a city in Orange County, California, with 47,325 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 361 ft (110 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Placentia, 3.1 miles S.
- 47,325residents (2020 Census)
- 361 ftelevation · 110 m
- 12.6 sq miland area · 32.8 km²
- 3,742 / sq mipopulation density
- 92821ZIP code
About Brea
Brea ( BRAY-uh; Spanish for 'tar') is a city in north Orange County, California, United States. The population as of the 2020 census was 47,325. It is 25 miles (40 km) southeast of Los Angeles. Brea is part of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
The city began as a center of crude oil production and was later propelled by citrus production. It is a significant retail center, including the Carbon Canyon Dam, Carbon Canyon Regional Park, Brea Mall and downtown Brea. The city has an extensive public art program that began in 1975 and has over 140 artworks placed throughout the city.
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- Median household income
- $131,129
- Median home value
- $922,300
- Median rent
- $2,397/mo
- Median age
- 39.7
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Brea had 47,325 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 47,325 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,742 per sq mi (1,445 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brea at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Orange County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 47,325 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.65 sq mi (32.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9252° N, 117.8651° W |
| ZIP code | 92821 |
| Official website | ci.brea.ca.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0608100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brea
- Placentia3.1 mi S
- Rowland Heights3.4 mi NW
- Fullerton4.5 mi SW
- La Habra5.0 mi W
- La Habra Heights5.3 mi NW
- Yorba Linda5.9 mi SE
- Diamond Bar5.9 mi NE
- South San Jose Hills6.4 mi N
- East Whittier7.1 mi W
- Walnut7.7 mi N
- Anaheim7.8 mi SE
- Hacienda Heights7.9 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Brea
What county is Brea in?
Brea is in Orange County, California.
What is the population of Brea, CA?
47,325 people lived in Brea at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brea, CA?
The ZIP code of Brea is 92821.
What is the elevation of Brea?
361 feet (110 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Brea?
Placentia (3.1 mi), Rowland Heights (3.4 mi), Fullerton (4.5 mi), La Habra (5.0 mi), La Habra Heights (5.3 mi).
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