Brownstown
Village in Fayette County, Illinois

Brownstown is a village in Fayette County, Illinois, with 690 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 594 ft (181 m) above sea level. The nearest town is St. Elmo, 5.9 miles E.
- 690residents (2020 Census)
- 594 ftelevation · 181 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.0 km²
- 904 / sq mipopulation density
- 62418ZIP code
About Brownstown
Brownstown is a village in Fayette County, Illinois, United States. The population was 690 at the 2020 census, down from 759 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Brownstown
- Median household income
- $53,000
- Median home value
- $72,900
- Median rent
- $886/mo
- Median age
- 34
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Brownstown had 690 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 690 |
|---|---|
| Density | 904 per sq mi (349 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brownstown at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Fayette County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 690 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.76 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9942° N, 88.9553° W |
| ZIP code | 62418 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1708992 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brownstown
- St. Elmo5.9 mi E
- Vandalia8.5 mi W
- St. Peter10.4 mi SE
- Altamont12.0 mi E
- Ramsey13.4 mi NW
- Farina14.8 mi SE
- Vernon15.1 mi SW
- La Clede15.2 mi SE
- Herrick15.7 mi N
- Beecher City16.1 mi NE
- Bingham16.1 mi NW
- Kinmundy16.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Brownstown
What county is Brownstown in?
Brownstown is in Fayette County, Illinois.
What is the population of Brownstown, IL?
690 people lived in Brownstown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brownstown, IL?
The ZIP code of Brownstown is 62418.
What is the elevation of Brownstown?
594 feet (181 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Brownstown?
St. Elmo (5.9 mi), Vandalia (8.5 mi), St. Peter (10.4 mi), Altamont (12.0 mi), Ramsey (13.4 mi).
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