Berea Kentucky Map

About Berea, Kentucky

Berea is a locality in Madison County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of 15,786. The population density is 363.7 people per km². Berea is located at 37.5687°N, 84.2963°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40404.

Berea rises from a landscape that gently slopes and swells, a place where the rolling hills of the Kentucky Bluegrass begin their subtle conversation with the Appalachian foothills. It lies 12.4 miles south of Richmond, KY (from Richmond, KY: bearing 180°T), and is situated 15.8 miles east-south-east of Lancaster. The air here, especially as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent, carries the faint, clean scent of damp earth and pine needles, a testament to the surrounding woodlands. Old-growth trees, their bark a rough, comforting texture, stand sentinel along the less-traveled roads, their leaves whispering secrets to the breeze that drifts through the valleys. The sky above Berea is a generous expanse, often painted with the soft, bruised colors of twilight, reflecting the quietude that settles over the land. The story of Berea is deeply entwined with its unique geology and the resourcefulness of its people. For generations, the rich deposits of sandstone and clay have fueled a distinctive craft economy, most notably the creation of Berea Fireside Pottery, a tradition that continues to draw artisans and admirers alike. This legacy of craftsmanship extends to the renowned Berea College, an institution that has long fostered a spirit of self-reliance and education through its work program, shaping generations of Kentuckians and beyond. The town itself, though experiencing the ebb and flow of modern life, retains a palpable connection to its past, a quiet dignity in its well-worn brick buildings and the enduring artistry found within its studios and galleries, offering a distinct character that sets Berea apart.

About This Berea Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Berea, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.568694, -84.296322. 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 Berea and Madison County.

Detailed location data for Berea includes the ZIP code (40403), telephone area code (502), county seat of Madison County (Richmond), and school district assignment (Madison 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 Berea is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.