40012 ZIP Code — Chaplin, KY

Nelson County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40012 is located in Chaplin, Kentucky, within Nelson County. It covers approximately 11.11 square miles and serves a population of 824 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 502.

About ZIP code 40012

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $79,138. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 40012 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and elevated reliance on food assistance.

824

population

11.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40012 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40012

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40012. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chaplin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40008 Bloomfield (5.1 mi) 40078 Willisburg (6 mi) 40071 Taylorsville (12 mi) 40342 Lawrenceburg (12.7 mi) 40069 Springfield (13.1 mi) 40040 Mackville (13.6 mi) 40076 Waddy (14.3 mi) 40372 Salvisa (16 mi) 40013 Coxs Creek (16.5 mi) 40022 Finchville (18.1 mi) 40004 Bardstown (18.5 mi) 40330 Harrodsburg (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	824
Population density	74 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	179

Geography
Land area	11.11 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	37.9173
Longitude	-85.1876
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	502

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.3%	39.7%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	54.9%	36.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	3.1%	20.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.7%	3.1%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

824

Population

People per sq mi

34.6

Median age

$79,138

Median household income

$25,212

Per capita income

Median home value

$932

Median monthly rent

71.1%

Home ownership

12.4%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

162

Housing units

11.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	316	38.3%
18 and over	508	61.7%
65 and over	63	7.6%
Median age	34.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.1%

Two or more races 8.5%

Hispanic or Latino 8%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	745	83.1%
Two or more races	76	8.5%
Hispanic or Latino	72	8%
Black or African American	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.3%	39.7%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	54.9%	36.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	3.1%	20.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.7%	3.1%	4.2%

Under $10k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$50k–$75k 24.6%

$75k–$100k 39.9%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$200k+ 10.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$50k–$75k	24.6%
$75k–$100k	39.9%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$200k+	10.5%
Median income	$79,138

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 28.4%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k–$300k 14.2%

$300k–$500k 14.2%

$500k–$1M 29.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$932
Owner occupied	71.1%
Renter occupied	28.9%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	20.6%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	0.9%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	22.8%
1960–1969	16.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	8.8%
1939 or earlier	21.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	67.5%
4 bedrooms	24.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	17.5%
2 vehicles	13.6%
3 or more	68.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	86.8%
Propane / LP gas	12.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	197	86.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	10	4.4%
Female householder, no spouse	21	9.2%
Households with children under 18	151	66.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	35	15.4%
Average household size	3.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.4%	24.1%
Married	80.4%	65.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.6%
Widowed	0.0%	6.4%
Divorced	7.2%	3.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 48.0%

Some college, no degree 5.5%

Associate's degree 31.2%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.6%
Bachelor's or higher	11.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	4.2%
Elementary school	130	68.1%
High school	53	27.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.1%

Transportation & utilities 17.4%

Manufacturing 16.8%

Other services 10.5%

Finance & real estate 9.4%

Retail trade 6.1%

Construction 4.4%

Public administration 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.4%
Service	8.0%
Sales & office	28.1%
Natural resources & construction	17.9%
Production & transportation	30.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.3%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.2

Poverty

All people 12.4%

Under 18 years 13.0%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.1%
Retirement income	14.9%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	44.9%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	34.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	33.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	20.9%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	54.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	1.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.1%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	30.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.2%
Public insurance	30.7%
No insurance	1.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	740	89.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	824	100.0%
Born in same state	824	100.0%
Born in different state	743	90.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	88	10.7%
French	39	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	26	3.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.7%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40012

What city is ZIP code 40012 in?

ZIP code 40012 is primarily assigned to Chaplin, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40012 in?

ZIP code 40012 falls within Nelson County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 40012 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 40012 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 40012?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the population of ZIP code 40012?

ZIP code 40012 has an estimated population of 824 residents, with a density of 74 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 40012?

The median household income in ZIP code 40012 is $79,138, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 40012 in?

ZIP code 40012 observes the EST timezone.