Brewton Alabama Map

About Brewton, Alabama

Brewton is a locality in Escambia County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,186. The population density is 178.8 people per km². Brewton is located at 31.1052°N, 87.0722°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36426.

Brewton unfolds under a sky that often carries the humid breath of the Gulf, a quiet expanse where the land gently slopes and pine forests stand sentinel. It lies 35.3 miles north of Pace, FL (from Pace, FL: bearing 9°T), and is situated 1.0 miles north-west of East Brewton. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, can be thick with the scent of damp earth and resin, a subtle perfume that clings to the low-slung buildings and the broad, unhurried streets. Here, the houses often wear their age with a comfortable grace, their porches inviting, and the shade of ancient oaks creates a dappled sanctuary from the sun’s insistent gaze. The landscape is not dramatic, but possesses a deep, abiding character, a subtle beauty in the sway of tall grasses along the roadside and the quiet murmur of unseen creeks winding through the periphery of town. The history of Brewton is deeply entwined with the rich, dark soil of the region, a landscape that once yielded abundant harvests of cotton and, later, timber from its vast pine stands. The local economy, which has seen shifts from agriculture to industry and back again, still carries echoes of those foundational enterprises, with a continuing connection to the land evident in the surrounding farms and the lumber operations. The Escambia River, a significant waterway nearby, has historically served as both a transportation route and a source of sustenance, its slow, dark waters reflecting the timeless rhythm of life in this corner of Alabama. Brewton itself, a place where the past feels less like a memory and more like a lived presence, continues to cultivate a character defined by its enduring connection to the natural world and the resilient spirit of its people.

About This Brewton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Brewton, Alabama with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Brewton and Escambia County.

Detailed location data for Brewton includes the ZIP code (36426), telephone area code (386), county seat of Escambia County (Brewton), and school district assignment (Brewton City School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Brewton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.