ZIP Code 40012 - Chaplin Kentucky
Overview
ZIP Code 40012 is located in Chaplin Kentucky. 40012 is primarily within Nelson County, with some portions in Anderson County. Regionally, 40012 is located in Metro Louisville.
ZIP Code 40012 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Chaplin |
| Primary County | Nelson County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 824 |
| Area Code(s) | 502 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 40012 Map
40012 Demographics
40012 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Kentucky based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 40012 is White. The current unemployment level in 40012 is 4.6%.
| Population | 824 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 69 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 203 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $70,951 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $140,330 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 91.68% |
40012 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 672 | 91.68% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 8.32% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
40012 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor Degree | 13 | 4.92% |
| High School Diploma | 138 | 52.27% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 66 | 25% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 16 | 6.06% |
| Associates Degree | 31 | 11.74% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
40012 Geography
| Coordinates | 37.90784454, -85.17715454 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Regions | Metro Louisville Lexington Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Bardstown, KY Frankfort, KY |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 12 Square Miles |
40012 Schools
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40012 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 71d - Outer Bluegrass | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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