Brodhead
City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky

Brodhead is a city in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, with 1,117 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 935 ft (285 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mount Vernon, 5.4 miles SE.
- 1,117residents (2020 Census)
- 935 ftelevation · 285 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.6 km²
- 625 / sq mipopulation density
- 40409ZIP code
About Brodhead
Brodhead is a home rule-class city in Rockcastle County in southeastern Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, Brodhead had a population of 1,117. It is part of the Richmond–Berea Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Brodhead has been noted for its unusual place name.
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Living in Brodhead
- Median household income
- $35,333
- Median home value
- $150,200
- Median rent
- $636/mo
- Median age
- 35.1
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Brodhead had 1,117 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,117 |
|---|---|
| Density | 625 per sq mi (241 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brodhead at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Rockcastle County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,117 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.79 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4018° N, 84.4145° W |
| ZIP code | 40409 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2109838 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brodhead
- Mount Vernon5.4 mi SE
- Crab Orchard6.4 mi NW
- Livingston13.1 mi SE
- Berea14.5 mi NE
- Eubank15.6 mi SW
- Stanford16.1 mi NW
- Lancaster17.1 mi NW
- McKinney19.3 mi W
- Science Hill19.9 mi SW
- East Bernstadt21.3 mi SE
- Hustonville22.6 mi W
- Richmond23.5 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Brodhead
What county is Brodhead in?
Brodhead is in Rockcastle County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Brodhead, KY?
1,117 people lived in Brodhead at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brodhead, KY?
The ZIP code of Brodhead is 40409.
What is the elevation of Brodhead?
935 feet (285 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Brodhead?
Mount Vernon (5.4 mi), Crab Orchard (6.4 mi), Livingston (13.1 mi), Berea (14.5 mi), Eubank (15.6 mi).
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