ZIP Code 40012 in Chaplin, KY

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Chaplin, Kentucky
Counties:Nelson County[Primary]
Anderson County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:11:19:51 PM
Population:627 [See All]
Area Code:502
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:37.9173, -85.1876
Land Area:11.128 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 40012 has 627 residents and 230 households (average 2.60 persons per household). The median age is 42.3 years, slightly older than the state (39.4) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.7% male and 45.3% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.7%, much higher than the state average of 82.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:627Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:885Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:592Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:56.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$81,150Source: Census ACS
Households:230Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$208,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.60Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.78Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--395457629459496458474512843864735824885
Decennial Census589------------------627------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 42.3

Male Median Age: 43.6

Female Median Age: 40.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male142226209251827162923263218214112
Female28121425816317169171514271314810
Total423440451741493432384041464534181912
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:59495.96%
Black:60.97%
Hispanic:*142.26%
Asian:30.48%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:20.32%
Total:619100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:34354.70%43.6 years
Females:28445.30%40.3 years
Total:627100%42.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:885100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:885100%
Total Native Population:885100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $81,150, which is considerably higher than the state median ($62,417), is up $59,383 (272.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,178. Family households earn a median of $80,850 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $80,850). By gender, male median income is $44,550 and female is $50,208, which is much higher than the state female median ($45,769), with a current gap of $5,658 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 65.7%, which is above the state rate (59.6%). The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (29.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$21,767$26,417$32,857$27,083$46,161$42,500$46,806$50,820$50,972$58,542$70,951$79,138$81,150
Median Family Income$38,333$38,897$39,038$36,528$52,344$48,438$48,385$51,992$50,463$53,214$71,766$79,957$80,850
Median NonFamily Income$14,896$14,762$15,781$15,000$15,000$9,722$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$38,558$40,500$40,972$41,250$0$0$0$0$26,688$38,092$38,807$44,871$44,550
Median Female Income$30,114$27,125$25,500$25,682$0$31,736$24,952$30,096$35,389$36,314$36,838$41,719$50,208
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:42764.80%
Unemployed:60.91%
Not In Labor Force:22634.29%
Total:659100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:7417.33%
Service:5613.11%
Sales and Office:12429.04%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:4811.24%
Production, transportation, and material moving:12529.27%
Total Civilian Employed Population:427100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $208,500, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $139,000 (200.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $106,100. The median gross rent is $910, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $137. Of occupied housing, owners make up 83.27% (55.90% with a mortgage, 44.10% free-and-clear) and renters 16.73% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is much lower than the state rate (10.88%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$69,500$76,100$79,300$71,200$84,200$102,300$100,400$100,700$102,400$113,400$0$0$208,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:4597.83%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:12.17%
Total:46100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$478$0$763$773$837$747$932$910
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):12846.55%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):10136.73%
Renter Occupied:4616.73%
Total Occupied Housing Units:275100%

Occupied Housing Units:275100.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00.00%
Total Housing Units:275100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:24589.09%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:3010.91%
Total Housing Units:275100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 12.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 97.10%, which is markedly above the state rate (88.50%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 8.20%, which is on par with the state rate (11.80%), up 2.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.70 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (56.31%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:30.58%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:122.31%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):27552.99%
Some college, no degree:336.36%
Associate's degree:13325.63%
Bachelor's degree:417.90%
Graduate or professional degree:224.24%
Total:519100%
High school or higher:50497.11%
Bachelor's degree or higher:6312.14%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:58161.55%
Public Insurance:36338.45%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:944100%
Has Health Insurance:944100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty5.4%4.0%1.9%9.4%15.9%11.8%11.1%9.2%3.5%0.0%1.1%5.7%8.2%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):11656.31%
High school (grades 9-12):9043.69%
College or graduate school:00.00%
Total:206100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):206100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 40012 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 23 people with an annual payroll of $729,000. USPS data shows 228 residential mailboxes and 4 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:228Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:4Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:316Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:228Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:6Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$190,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$729,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:23Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 40012 is located in Nelson County, Kentucky, within the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 31140) and Kentucky's 1st and 4th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 1,361,847 people, about 0.05% of whom live in ZIP Code 40012. It covers 11.128 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.075 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-INSource: Census
CBSA Number:31140Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:1,361,847Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:11.128 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.075 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01,04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:12079.5, 4382.19 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2114266Source: Census
Place Name:Chaplin CDP; KentuckySource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


40013 | | 40011

Schools in ZIP Code 40012


We could not locate which school district 40012 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Bloomfield Elementary School 360 Arnold Lane
Bloomfield, KY 40008
District: Nelson County School DistrictNearby
Bloomfield Middle School 96 Arnold Ln
Bloomfield, KY 40008
District: Nelson County School DistrictNearby
Nelson County High School 1070 Bloomfield Rd
Bardstown, KY 40004
District: Nelson County School DistrictNearby
Old Kentucky Home Middle School 301 Wildcat Ln
Bardstown, KY 40004
District: Nelson County School DistrictNearby
Nelson County Area Technology Center 1060 Bloomfield Road
Bardstown, KY 40004
District: UnknownNearby
Our Lady Of The Rosary 101 Buchanan Blvd
Bardstown, KY 40004
District: Private SchoolNearby
Bluegrass Christian Academy 2580 Springfield Rd
Bardstown, KY 40004
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Dominic School 312 W High St
Springfield, KY 40069
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 40012


Kentucky State University 400 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40601-2355
Type: Post Secondary
Kentucky Community And Technical College System 300 North Main Street
Versailles, KY 40383-1245
Type: Post Secondary
Frontier Nursing University 2050 Lexington Road
Versailles, KY 40383
Type: Post Secondary
American College Of Barbering 11320 North Preston Highway
Louisville, KY 40229-2862
Type: Post Secondary
Asbury University 1 Macklem Dr
Wilmore, KY 40390-1198
Type: Post Secondary
Asbury Theological Seminary 204 N Lexington Ave
Wilmore, KY 40390-1199
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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