Berea
City in Madison County, Kentucky
Berea is a city in Madison County, Kentucky, with 15,539 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,024 ft (312 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Richmond, 9.7 miles N.
- 15,539residents (2020 Census)
- 1,024 ftelevation · 312 m
- 16.5 sq miland area · 42.8 km²
- 941 / sq mipopulation density
- 40404main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Berea
Berea ( bə-REE-ə) is a home rule-class city in Madison County, Kentucky, in the United States. The city is best known for its art festivals, historic restaurants and buildings, and as the home to Berea College, a private liberal arts college. The population was 15,539 at the 2020 census. It is one of the fastest-growing cities in Kentucky, having increased by 27.4% since 2000. Berea is a principal city of the Richmond−Berea Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Madison and Rockcastle counties. It was formally incorporated by the state assembly in 1890.
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Living in Berea
- Median household income
- $59,495
- Median home value
- $199,900
- Median rent
- $835/mo
- Median age
- 33.2
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Berea had 15,539 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,539 |
|---|---|
| Density | 941 per sq mi (363 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Berea at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Madison County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 15,539 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.52 sq mi (42.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.5893° N, 84.2945° W |
| ZIP codes | 40404, 40403 |
| Official website | bereaky.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2105842 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Berea
- Richmond9.7 mi N
- Brodhead14.5 mi SW
- Crab Orchard14.9 mi SW
- Lancaster15.9 mi W
- Mount Vernon16.2 mi S
- Irvine19.3 mi NE
- Ravenna20.0 mi E
- McKee20.2 mi SE
- Stanford20.3 mi W
- Livingston20.6 mi S
- Annville25.5 mi SE
- Nicholasville25.6 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Berea
What county is Berea in?
Berea is in Madison County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Berea, KY?
15,539 people lived in Berea at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Berea, KY?
The main ZIP code is 40404. Other ZIP codes: 40403.
What is the elevation of Berea?
1,024 feet (312 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Berea?
Richmond (9.7 mi), Brodhead (14.5 mi), Crab Orchard (14.9 mi), Lancaster (15.9 mi), Mount Vernon (16.2 mi).
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