Morehead
City in Rowan County, Kentucky
Morehead is a city in Rowan County, Kentucky, with 7,151 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 738 ft (225 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lakeview Heights, 4.0 miles SW.
- 7,151residents (2020 Census)
- 738 ftelevation · 225 m
- 9.7 sq miland area · 25.1 km²
- 739 / sq mipopulation density
- 40351ZIP code
About Morehead
Morehead is a home rule-class city located along US 60 (the historic Midland Trail) and Interstate 64 in Rowan County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is the seat of its county. The population was 7,151 at the time of the 2020 U.S. census.
It was the focal point of the Rowan County War and is the home of Morehead State University.
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Living in Morehead
- Median household income
- $36,741
- Median home value
- $184,900
- Median rent
- $800/mo
- Median age
- 22
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Morehead had 7,151 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,151 |
|---|---|
| Density | 739 per sq mi (285 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Morehead at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Rowan County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,151 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.67 sq mi (25.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km²) |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.1901° N, 83.4491° W |
| ZIP code | 40351 |
| Official website | morehead-ky.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2153418 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Morehead
- Lakeview Heights4.0 mi SW
- Farmers6.3 mi SW
- Salt Lick10.3 mi SW
- Owingsville17.0 mi W
- Olive Hill17.2 mi NE
- Frenchburg18.9 mi SW
- Sandy Hook19.0 mi E
- Ezel20.6 mi S
- West Liberty21.2 mi SE
- Flemingsburg22.6 mi NW
- Elizaville25.4 mi NW
- Sharpsburg25.9 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Morehead
What county is Morehead in?
Morehead is in Rowan County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Morehead, KY?
7,151 people lived in Morehead at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Morehead, KY?
The ZIP code of Morehead is 40351.
What is the elevation of Morehead?
738 feet (225 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Morehead?
Lakeview Heights (4.0 mi), Farmers (6.3 mi), Salt Lick (10.3 mi), Owingsville (17.0 mi), Olive Hill (17.2 mi).
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