Brentwood Missouri Map

About Brentwood, Missouri

Brentwood is a locality in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,144. The population density is 1611.3 people per km². Brentwood is located at 38.6176°N, 90.3493°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63144.

Brentwood serves as a deliberate intersection of suburban life and the quiet, persistent movement of the land. It lies 1.8 miles north-northeast of Webster Groves, MO (from Webster Groves, MO: bearing 14°T), and is situated 8.2 miles west of St. Louis. The Black Creek winds its way through the landscape, acting as a constant, low-frequency pulse beneath the activity of the streets. Residents often find themselves spending afternoons in Broughton Park, where the trees provide a sharp, clean silhouette against the wide Missouri sky. Beyond the local canopy, the terrain stretches out with the steady patience of the Midwestern plains. While the distant Oklahoma Hill marks the horizon, the immediate ground remains a series of gentle, earthen slopes that soften the transition between day and night. Brentwood grew from the steady labor of those who recognized the utility of its position along the transit corridors of the region. Industry here developed as a practical response to the surrounding growth, fostering a local economy grounded in commerce and professional services. The history of the area reflects a pragmatic Midwestern spirit, where the work of the day is valued as much as the quiet of the evening. Shops and businesses align themselves along the main thoroughfares, maintaining a pace that favors utility over haste. This economic structure keeps Brentwood tethered to the broader regional patterns of industry while retaining its own distinct, functional identity. Cultural life in Brentwood moves with a plain-spoken grace that values neighborliness and shared public space. Broughton Park remains a focal point for those seeking a moment of respite, anchoring the community with its open fields and accessible greenery. The character of the people mirrors the regional tendency toward a modest, grounded outlook, often expressed in the simple act of maintaining a well-kept lawn or gathering at local venues. While few figures of global renown claim origin here, the residents take pride in the steady, unremarkable excellence of their daily routines. Life in Brentwood unfolds in a rhythm defined by the shifting light of the seasons and the enduring, quiet presence of the land.

About This Brentwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Brentwood, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.617552, -90.349283. 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 Brentwood and St. Louis County.

Detailed location data for Brentwood includes the ZIP code (63144), telephone area code (314), county seat of St. Louis County (Clayton), and school district assignment (Brentwood 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 Brentwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.