City

Berea, KY

2 ZIP codes  ·  Madison County  ·  Kentucky

👥27,597Population
💰$60,105Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂37.0Median Age
🏠$180,800Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓37.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 2.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.5%Race
White90.0%
Hispanic3.7%
Black2.2%
Asian0.4%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
13%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.0 yrs
Avg HH Size-0.63
Below Poverty16.6% ▲ 66% above avg
College Grads37.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma293 (1.9%)
HS Graduate4,597 (29.4%)
Some College2,540 (16.2%)
Associates2,480 (15.9%)
Bachelors1,417 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree4,314 (27.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 27.6%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad29.4%
Some College16.2%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate27.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.2%Renter: 29.8%Tenure
Owner70.2%
Renter29.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,105 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$180,800 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$827/mo
Total Housing Units11,008
Vacant Units867

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
59%
About Berea, KY

Berea is a city in Kentucky, located in Madison County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 27,597 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.04 years.

Economically, Berea is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,105 is below the national average. Approximately 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Berea is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $180,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $827 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Berea is moderately educated. 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90%).

Berea, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Berea
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40403 26,733 $60,105 $180,800 $827 3.0% 36.6% 70.2%

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