Breese
City in Clinton County, Illinois

Breese is a city in Clinton County, Illinois, with 4,641 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 453 ft (138 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Germantown, 4.2 miles S.
- 4,641residents (2020 Census)
- 453 ftelevation · 138 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 6.9 km²
- 1,737 / sq mipopulation density
- 62230ZIP code
About Breese
Breese is a city in Clinton County, Illinois, United States. Breese is the most populous city completely within Clinton County. As of the 2020 census, the population was 4,641, the majority of whom are of German ancestry. Breese is part of the Metro-East region of the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area.
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Living in Breese
- Median household income
- $85,222
- Median home value
- $229,600
- Median rent
- $784/mo
- Median age
- 44.3
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Breese had 4,641 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,641 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,737 per sq mi (670 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Breese at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Clinton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,641 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.67 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6138° N, 89.5237° W |
| ZIP code | 62230 |
| Official website | breese.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1707913 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Breese
- Germantown4.2 mi S
- Aviston4.9 mi W
- Beckemeyer4.9 mi E
- St. Rose5.0 mi N
- Bartelso6.2 mi SE
- Albers7.0 mi SW
- Carlyle8.0 mi E
- Trenton8.7 mi W
- Damiansville8.8 mi SW
- New Baden11.3 mi SW
- Pierron12.0 mi N
- Summerfield12.3 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Breese
What county is Breese in?
Breese is in Clinton County, Illinois.
What is the population of Breese, IL?
4,641 people lived in Breese at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Breese, IL?
The ZIP code of Breese is 62230.
What is the elevation of Breese?
453 feet (138 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Breese?
Germantown (4.2 mi), Aviston (4.9 mi), Beckemeyer (4.9 mi), St. Rose (5.0 mi), Bartelso (6.2 mi).
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