Heidelberg, Kentucky

Heidelberg is an unincorporated community in Lee County, Kentucky, United States. It lies along Route 399 southwest of the city of Beattyville, the county seat of Lee County. Its elevation is 718 feet (219 m), and it is located at (37.5553639|-83.7788073). Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 41333.A post office was established in the community in 1904, and is said to be named for the hometown of an early German-American settler.ClimateThe climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Heidelberg has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.