Nelson County, KY ZIP Codes
9 ZIP codes cover all or part of Nelson County, Kentucky. The Census Bureau counts 47,606 residents in the county, with a median household income of $69,562 and a median home value of $238,000. Median household income ranges from $60,398 in 40107 to $100,226 in 40013. Its largest communities include Bardstown, Bloomfield, New Haven, Chaplin and Boston.
Nelson County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 47,606 |
| Households | 19,150 |
| Median household income | $69,562 |
| Median home value | $238,000 |
| Median age | 39.5 |
| Median rent | $1,008 |
All 9 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 52,495 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 21,148 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $60,398 (40107) to $100,226 (40013) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $71,846 |
| Homeowners | 79.4% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.3% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 40 routes, 22,562 homes (8 of 9 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Nelson County: 40013 ($100,226)
- Most residents: 40004 (30,601 people)
- Highest homeownership: 40013 (93.7% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 40013 (38.5% of households)
- Most new movers: 40013 (12.8% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 40051 (35.0 years)
- Highest median home value: 40013 ($265,300)
Every ZIP code in Nelson County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40004 | Bardstown | 30,601 | 12,519 | $66,578 | $242,200 | 73.3% | 29.9% | 9.9% | 20 | 14,568 | 100% of its land |
| 40013 | Coxs Creek | 6,670 | 2,554 | $100,226 | $265,300 | 93.7% | 38.5% | 12.8% | 5 | 2,688 | 77% of its land |
| 40051 | New Haven | 4,658 | 1,737 | $80,337 | $212,900 | 85.8% | 35.1% | 9.9% | 4 | 1,900 | 68% of its land |
| 40008 | Bloomfield | 4,020 | 1,676 | $66,486 | $224,000 | 83.8% | 23.9% | 8.1% | 4 | 1,684 | 83% of its land |
| 40037 | Loretto | 2,793 | 1,158 | $70,000 | $215,000 | 90.7% | 32.6% | 2.6% | 3 | 1,287 | 12% of its land |
| 40107 | Boston | 2,187 | 887 | $60,398 | $204,000 | 79.0% | 30.8% | 0.6% | 2 | 980 | 100% of its land |
| 40012 | Chaplin | 712 | 266 | $105,033 | $219,400 | 95.5% | 36.5% | 2.9% | 1 | 243 | 78% of its land |
| 40052 | New Hope | 655 | 232 | $45,750 | — | 87.1% | 44.0% | 0.0% | 1 | 258 | 45% of its land |
| 40020 | Fairfield | 199 | 119 | $90,712 | — | 97.5% | 2.5% | 52.3% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Nelson County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Bardstown — 13,804 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Bloomfield — 1,124 residents · 1 ZIP code
- New Haven — 837 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Chaplin — 337 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Boston — 195 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Fairfield — 194 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- New Hope — 62 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Nelson County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Nelson County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Nelson County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Nelson County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Nelson County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Nelson County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Nelson County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Nelson County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Nelson County, KY?
- 40004, 40013, 40051, 40008, 40037, 40107, 40012, 40052 and 40020. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Nelson County?
- 47,606 residents in 19,150 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Nelson County?
- $69,562 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $60,398 (40107) to $100,226 (40013).
- Which Nelson County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 40013, at $100,226, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Nelson County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Nelson County?
- For the 8 of 9 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 40 carrier routes reaching 22,562 residential and 1,046 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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