Bellemeade Kentucky Map

About Bellemeade, Kentucky

Bellemeade is a locality in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 851. The population density is 526.7 people per km². Bellemeade is located at 38.2523°N, 85.5922°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40223.

Bellemeade lies in a soft fold of Jefferson County, where the land gently rolls, not with the dramatic flair of mountains, but with the patient persistence of ancient watercourses. It lies 4.3 miles north-north-west of Jeffersontown, KY (from Jeffersontown, KY: bearing 339°T), and is situated 9.1 miles east of Louisville. Here, the Ohio River's influence is felt not in a roaring presence, but in the subtle shaping of the terrain, the way creeks like Floyds Fork meander through verdant hollows and then widen into broader, sun-drenched valleys. Mature trees, oaks and maples mostly, stand sentinel along the roadways and dot the fields, their branches often heavy with the humid air that hangs over this part of Kentucky, especially in the long, warm afternoons of summer. The light here can be thick, turning the green of the foliage to a deep, almost bruised emerald as dusk approaches, and the air itself carries the scent of damp earth and blooming honeysuckle, a quiet perfume that clings to the early evening. This stretch of land has seen its share of history, from the early agricultural settlements that first cleared its woods to its more recent evolution as a residential haven for those drawn to the proximity of Louisville. The economy of Bellemeade, while no longer dominated by the agrarian rhythms of its past, still carries echoes of that connection to the soil, with manicured lawns and well-tended gardens reflecting a deep-seated appreciation for greenery. While no single, grand landmark defines Bellemeade, its character is built from the quiet hum of its neighborhoods, the steady flow of traffic along its arterial roads, and the shared understanding that this is a place where life unfolds at a pace that allows for contemplation, a gentle eddy in the larger currents of the metropolitan region.

About This Bellemeade Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bellemeade, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.252293, -85.592183. 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 Bellemeade and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Bellemeade includes the ZIP code (40222), telephone area code (502), county seat of Jefferson County (Louisville), and school district assignment (Jefferson County 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 Bellemeade is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.