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Bellemeade, KY
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
Population
851
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,903
ZIP codes
0
Bellemeade and its ZIP codes
Bellemeade at a glance
- Bellemeade is about 25 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $97,639, 53% above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $353,200 (72% above Kentucky) and median rent is $1,938 a month.
Housing and community stats
Bellemeade, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$97,639
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$353,200
Median rent
$1,938/mo
Homeownership
84.8%
Bachelor's or higher
58.4%
Median age
51.8
Average commute
19.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (207), Irish Americans (108), Scottish Americans (36).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Bellemeade.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,424
480,013 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,646
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$136B
FY 2026, $173,940 per person
How people get to work
Bellemeade, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.8%
- Carpooled2.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home23.2%
Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bellemeade, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,111
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,982
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Cities near Bellemeade
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LyndonCity | 0.6 mi | 3.6 |
| WildwoodCity | 0.9 mi | 0.1 |
| NorwoodCity | 1.1 mi | 0.1 |
| HurstbourneCity | 1.1 mi | 1.8 |
| MoorlandCity | 1.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Blue Ridge ManorCity | 1.6 mi | 0.2 |
| SycamoreCity | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| BriarwoodCity | 1.7 mi | 0.1 |
| WestwoodCity | 1.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Meadowbrook FarmCity | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| Graymoor-DevondaleCity | 2 mi | 0.7 |
| Rolling HillsCity | 2.1 mi | 0.2 |
| PlantationCity | 2.1 mi | 0.2 |
| St. Regis ParkCity | 2.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Beechwood VillageCity | 2.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Hurstbourne AcresCity | 2.2 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bellemeade, KY in?
- Bellemeade is in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Bellemeade, KY?
- About 851 people live in Bellemeade, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bellemeade?
- Nearby places include Lyndon (0.6 mi), Wildwood (0.9 mi), Norwood (1.1 mi), Hurstbourne (1.1 mi), Moorland (1.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023