Nelson County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 9 ZIP codes · 9 cities
9
ZIP codes
47,098
population (2021)
+8.4%
pop change since 2010
21179
FIPS code
Nelson County ZIP code map
About Nelson County
Nelson County is located in Kentucky and contains 9 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 47,098 as of 2021,
an increase of
8.4% from 43,437 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Nelson County is 21179.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 47,098 |
| 2010 population | 43,437 |
| Change | +8.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21179 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Nelson County
ZIP codes for Nelson County, KY (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40004 | Bardstown | Nelson | View map |
| 40008 | Bloomfield | Nelson | View map |
| 40012 | Chaplin | Nelson | View map |
| 40013 | Coxs Creek | Nelson | View map |
| 40020 | Fairfield | Nelson | View map |
| 40048 | Nazareth | Nelson | View map |
| 40051 | New Haven | Nelson | View map |
| 40052 | New Hope | Nelson | View map |
| 40107 | Boston | Nelson | View map |
Demographics & statistics
48,417
Population
40.1
Median age
$67,296
Median household income
$33,402
Per capita income
$159,714
Median home value
$746
Median monthly rent
81.3%
Home ownership
8.4%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment
16,133
Housing units
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,523
Under 5
1,400
1,680
5–9
1,544
1,599
10–14
1,471
1,567
15–19
1,441
1,449
20–24
1,333
3,176
25–34
2,920
3,060
35–44
2,813
3,418
45–54
3,142
1,718
55–59
1,580
1,848
60–64
1,699
2,617
65–74
2,407
1,085
75–84
998
484
85+
445
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,242 | 25.9% |
| 18 and over | 37,175 | 74.1% |
| 65 and over | 8,036 | 14.5% |
| Median age | 40.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.1%
Black or African American
4.6%
Two or more races
2.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
Asian
0.5%
Other race
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44,201 | 90.1% |
| Black or African American | 2,235 | 4.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,441 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 627 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 245 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 239 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 56 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
6.2%
$25k–$35k
9.6%
$35k–$50k
10.9%
$50k–$75k
20.1%
$75k–$100k
16.5%
$100k–$150k
18.5%
$150k–$200k
4.9%
$200k+
6.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.9% |
| $200k+ | 6.8% |
| Median income | $67,296 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.6%
$50k–$100k
9.3%
$100k–$150k
18.7%
$150k–$200k
15.2%
$200k–$300k
22.6%
$300k–$500k
19.8%
$500k–$1M
6.6%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $159,714 |
| Median rent / month | $746 |
| Owner occupied | 81.3% |
| Renter occupied | 18.7% |
| Vacant | 8.7% |
| Single-family detached | 86.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 9.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.76 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 60.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.5% |
| 3 or more | 47.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.0% |
| Electricity | 74.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 14.8% |
| Fuel oil | 2.6% |
| Wood | 3.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,005 | 60.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,366 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,447 | 16.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,242 | 16.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,960 | 39.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,647 | 27.2% |
| Average household size | 2.79 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.1% | 22.0% |
| Married | 55.9% | 58.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 7.0% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 12.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
7.1%
HS graduate
42.4%
Some college, no degree
17.0%
Associate's degree
14.0%
Bachelor's degree
11.0%
Graduate / professional
6.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,307 | 10.9% |
| Kindergarten | 632 | 5.9% |
| Elementary school | 4,659 | 47.4% |
| High school | 2,381 | 23.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,592 | 12.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
23.2%
Education & healthcare
23.0%
Construction
11.6%
Transportation & utilities
8.6%
Retail trade
7.8%
Other services
5.8%
Professional & management
4.7%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Public administration
4.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.9%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.3% |
| Service | 11.1% |
| Sales & office | 18.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.2% |
| Production & transportation | 25.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.8% |
| Government | 12.0% |
| Self-employed | 7.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.0% |
| Carpool | 7.3% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.6 |
Poverty
All people
8.4%
Under 18 years
10.9%
18 and over
7.6%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
33.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.6% |
| Retirement income | 22.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 40.8% |
| High cholesterol | 36.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 30.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.5% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.3% |
| No physical activity | 29.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.3% |
| Poor mental health | 17.8% |
| Poor physical health | 13.1% |
| No health insurance | 10.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.2% |
| Visited dentist | 56.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 16.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,329 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 13.8% |
| 65 and over | 37.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.8% |
| Public insurance | 38.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 45,494 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 584 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 329 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 183 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 72 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 47,530 | 99.4% |
| Born in same state | 47,111 | 98.7% |
| Born in different state | 38,243 | 82.8% |
| Foreign born | 419 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 887 | 0.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 389 | 13.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 6,800 | 14% |
| Arab | 6,141 | 12.7% |
| Italian | 5,597 | 11.6% |
| English | 209 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 121 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 83 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 57 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 31 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 17 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.4% |
| Internet access | 93.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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