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Berea, KY
City in Madison County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 40403, 40404.
Population
15,786
Land area
16.5sq mi
People per sq mi
956
ZIP codes
2
Berea and its ZIP codes
Berea at a glance
- Berea is about 8.3 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 29th among 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $59,495, 7% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $199,900 and median rent is $835 a month.
Local data for Berea, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Berea, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,495
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$199,900
Median rent
$835/mo
Homeownership
58.7%
Bachelor's or higher
27.2%
Median age
33.2
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,520), German Americans (1,279), Mexican Americans (380).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Berea.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,332
36,855 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,437
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$721M
FY 2026, $7,777 per person
How people get to work
Berea, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.8%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.9%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home10.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Berea, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
414
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
219
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 29°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
ZIP codes in Berea
2 in or overlapping Berea. Population shown
Cities near Berea
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RichmondCity | 9.6 mi | 22 |
| Crab OrchardCity | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| BrodheadCity | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| LancasterCity | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| Mount VernonCity | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| IrvineCity | 20 mi | 1.5 |
| RavennaCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| StanfordCity | 20 mi | 4.8 |
| McKeeCity | 21 mi | 2.4 |
| LivingstonCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| NicholasvilleCity | 25 mi | 15.2 |
| DanvilleCity | 26 mi | 18.1 |
| AnnvilleCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 8 |
| McKinneyCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.4 |
| Junction CityCity | 27 mi | 2 |
| High BridgeCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Berea, KY in?
- Berea is in Madison County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Berea, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Berea include 40403, 40404.
- What is the population of Berea, KY?
- About 15,786 people live in Berea, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Berea?
- Nearby places include Richmond (9.6 mi), Crab Orchard (14 mi), Brodhead (15 mi), Lancaster (15 mi), Mount Vernon (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023