Fairfield
City in Nelson County, Kentucky

Fairfield is a city in Nelson County, Kentucky, with 118 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 719 ft (219 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bloomfield, 4.0 miles E.
- 118residents (2020 Census)
- 719 ftelevation · 219 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
- 413 / sq mipopulation density
- 40020ZIP code
About Fairfield
Fairfield is a home rule-class city in Nelson County, Kentucky, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, Fairfield had a population of 118.
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- Median household income
- $90,781
- Median age
- 59.8
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Fairfield had 118 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 118 |
|---|---|
| Density | 413 per sq mi (159 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fairfield at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Nelson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 118 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.29 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9312° N, 85.3861° W |
| ZIP code | 40020 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2126020 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fairfield
- Bloomfield4.0 mi E
- Taylorsville7.3 mi N
- Bardstown8.7 mi SW
- Chaplin9.3 mi E
- Mount Washington12.0 mi NW
- Elk Creek12.7 mi N
- Heritage Creek16.4 mi NW
- Willisburg16.7 mi SE
- Hebron Estates17.4 mi NW
- Shepherdsville17.6 mi W
- Pioneer Village18.1 mi NW
- Fox Chase18.4 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Fairfield
What county is Fairfield in?
Fairfield is in Nelson County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Fairfield, KY?
118 people lived in Fairfield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fairfield, KY?
The ZIP code of Fairfield is 40020.
What is the elevation of Fairfield?
719 feet (219 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fairfield?
Bloomfield (4.0 mi), Taylorsville (7.3 mi), Bardstown (8.7 mi), Chaplin (9.3 mi), Mount Washington (12.0 mi).
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