Chaplin
Census-designated place in Nelson County, Kentucky
Chaplin is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Nelson County, Kentucky, with 440 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 823 ft (251 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bloomfield, 5.3 miles W.
- 440residents (2020 Census)
- 823 ftelevation · 251 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.6 km²
- 318 / sq mipopulation density
- 40008ZIP code
About Chaplin
Chaplin is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Nelson County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, Chaplin had a population of 440. Chaplin has a post office with ZIP code 40012, which opened on January 4, 1832. U.S. Route 62 passes through the community.
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Living in Chaplin
- Median household income
- $94,352
- Median home value
- $217,200
- Median age
- 49.1
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Chaplin had 440 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 440 |
|---|---|
| Density | 318 per sq mi (123 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chaplin at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Nelson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 440 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.38 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.8991° N, 85.2210° W |
| ZIP code | 40008 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2114266 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chaplin
- Bloomfield5.3 mi W
- Willisburg8.2 mi SE
- Fairfield9.3 mi W
- Taylorsville11.6 mi NW
- Bardstown14.0 mi SW
- Mackville14.1 mi SE
- Springfield14.1 mi S
- Elk Creek17.0 mi NW
- Lawrenceburg19.6 mi NE
- Salvisa19.6 mi E
- Loretto20.1 mi SW
- Mount Washington20.8 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Chaplin
What county is Chaplin in?
Chaplin is in Nelson County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Chaplin, KY?
440 people lived in Chaplin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chaplin, KY?
The ZIP code of Chaplin is 40008.
What is the elevation of Chaplin?
823 feet (251 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chaplin?
Bloomfield (5.3 mi), Willisburg (8.2 mi), Fairfield (9.3 mi), Taylorsville (11.6 mi), Bardstown (14.0 mi).
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