Bellewood Kentucky Map

About Bellewood, Kentucky

Bellewood is a locality in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 308. The population density is 1622.5 people per km². Bellewood is located at 38.2576°N, 85.6597°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40207.

Bellewood rests in a landscape that breathes with the gentle roll of Kentucky’s heartland. It lies 4.4 miles east-south-east of Jeffersonville, IN (from Jeffersonville, IN: bearing 108°T), and is situated 5.4 miles east of Louisville. Here, the land exhales a soft, verdant breath, a tapestry of fields stitched with hedgerows and punctuated by stands of mature oak and sycamore. Creeks, mere whispers of water after a dry spell, gather themselves into more substantial flows, their banks lined with the patient green of native grasses and the occasional flash of a cardinal’s wing. The air carries the scent of damp earth and the distant, sweet perfume of blooming clover, a fragrance that deepens as the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, honeyed shadows across the undulating terrain. It's a place where the sky feels vast, a canvas for the ever-shifting moods of the weather, and where the quiet hum of insect life forms the constant, understated soundtrack. The history of Bellewood is a story told in the slow turning of seasons and the persistent efforts of those who have called it home. This land, once part of larger agricultural estates, has seen its share of hard work and quiet prosperity, its economy rooted in the fertile soil that yields its bounty year after year. While no single grand industry defines Bellewood, a steady devotion to farming and small businesses forms its backbone, fostering a sense of enduring self-reliance. The echoes of past generations can be felt in the weathered barns and the sturdy, unpretentious homes that dot the landscape, each a testament to a life lived in close communion with the land. Occasionally, the quiet rhythm of daily life is punctuated by the cheerful buzz of community gatherings, reinforcing the strong, familial bonds that define Bellewood’s unique character.

About This Bellewood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bellewood, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.257571, -85.659684. 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 Bellewood and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Bellewood includes the ZIP code (40207), 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 Bellewood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.