New Haven Kentucky Map

About New Haven, Kentucky

New Haven is a locality in Nelson County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 837. The population density is 531.3 people per km². New Haven is located at 37.6578°N, 85.5911°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40051.

New Haven, a collection of homes and businesses, unfolds across rolling Kentucky farmland, where the land dips and rises in gentle swells. It lies 14.9 miles east of Elizabethtown, KY (from Elizabethtown, KY: bearing 100°T), and is situated 10.0 miles north-east of Hodgenville. The terrain here is a mosaic of cultivated fields, their straight lines softened by the dappled sunlight that filters through the scattered stands of oak and maple. Creeks, mere silver threads in the landscape, meander through the hollows, their banks often lined with the tangled grace of wild honeysuckle. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the rich, earthy scent of turned soil and the fainter, sweeter perfume of ripening corn. It is a place where the horizon feels both vast and intimately near, defined by the soft, blue-green contours of the distant hills. The history of New Haven is bound to the fertile soil and the spirit of those who worked it, a legacy stretching back to early settlers drawn by the promise of agriculture. The local economy, while evolving, still holds a deep connection to the land, with farming remaining a significant force, its bounty often finding its way to local markets and beyond. The Salt River, a vital waterway in earlier times, whispers tales of steamboats and commerce, though today it moves at a more serene pace, reflecting the unhurried rhythm of life in New Haven. The distinctive character of this locality is not marked by grand monuments, but by the quiet perseverance of its people and the enduring beauty of its pastoral setting.

About This New Haven Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of New Haven, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.65784, -85.591073. 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 New Haven and Nelson County.

Detailed location data for New Haven includes the ZIP code (40051), telephone area code (502), county seat of Nelson County (Bardstown), and school district assignment (Nelson 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 New Haven is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.