New Hope Kentucky Map

About New Hope, Kentucky

New Hope is a locality in Nelson County, Kentucky, United States. It is a small community with a population of 62. The population density is 24.4 people per km². New Hope is located at 37.6320°N, 85.5083°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 40052.

New Hope, Kentucky, unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills and fertile valleys, a place where the earth breathes a scent of damp soil and sun-baked grass. It lies 19.7 miles east-south-east of Elizabethtown, KY (from Elizabethtown, KY: bearing 102°T), and is situated 4.9 miles east-south-east of New Haven. The terrain here, part of the inner Bluegrass region, is characterized by gentle slopes that lead the eye toward distant tree lines, where the dense green of mature woodlands meets the softer hues of cultivated fields. In the late afternoon, the light slants low, casting long shadows that stretch and deepen across the fields, giving the land a textured, almost sculpted feel. The air itself often carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of blooming clover and the faintest whisper of woodsmoke from unseen hearths, hinting at a quiet, enduring presence. This corner of Nelson County has a history rooted in the land, its economy long tied to the bounty of its soil. Generations have farmed these grounds, coaxing corn and tobacco from the rich earth, the legacy of that hardscrabble agricultural past still palpable in the weathered barns and the enduring stoicism of its people. While some of those traditional crops still hold sway, the character of New Hope’s economy has broadened, embracing the burgeoning spirits industry that dots the Kentucky landscape. The distinctive shape of bourbon stills, unseen but implied, often mingles with the scent of aging oak barrels, a modern echo of older traditions. It's a place where the past is not forgotten, but rather lives alongside the present, a quiet testament to resilience and the enduring spirit of rural Kentucky.

About This New Hope Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of New Hope, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.632006, -85.508296. 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 Hope and Nelson County.

Detailed location data for New Hope includes the ZIP code (40052), 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 Hope is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.