Mount Washington

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky

Aerial view of Mount Washington, Kentucky
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Mount Washington is a city in Bullitt County, Kentucky, with 18,090 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 705 ft (215 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Heritage Creek, 4.4 miles NW.

About Mount Washington

Mount Washington is a city in northeast Bullitt County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 18,090 at the 2020 census. The city is one of several surrounding Louisville that have experienced a sharp rise in population in the past three decades, becoming a commuter town.

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Median household income
$96,239
Median home value
$268,200
Median rent
$1,008/mo
Median age
39.2
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Mount Washington, KY population

Mount Washington had 18,090 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census18,090
Density1,889 per sq mi (729 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Mount Washington at a glance

StateKentucky (KY)
CountyBullitt County
TypeCity
Population18,090 (2020)
Land area9.57 sq mi (24.8 km²)
Water area0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²)
Elevation705 ft (215 m)
Coordinates38.0426° N, 85.5560° W
ZIP code40047
Census code (GEOID)2154228

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Mount Washington

What county is Mount Washington in?

Mount Washington is in Bullitt County, Kentucky.

What is the population of Mount Washington, KY?

18,090 people lived in Mount Washington at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Mount Washington, KY?

The ZIP code of Mount Washington is 40047.

What is the elevation of Mount Washington?

705 feet (215 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Mount Washington?

Heritage Creek (4.4 mi), Hebron Estates (6.1 mi), Pioneer Village (6.5 mi), Fox Chase (7.3 mi), Hillview (7.8 mi).

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