Mount Washington
City in Bullitt County, Kentucky

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.
- 18,090residents (2020 Census)
- 705 ftelevation · 215 m
- 9.6 sq miland area · 24.8 km²
- 1,889 / sq mipopulation density
- 40047ZIP code
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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Living in Mount Washington
- 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 had 18,090 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,090 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,889 per sq mi (729 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mount Washington at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Bullitt County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 18,090 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.57 sq mi (24.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.0426° N, 85.5560° W |
| ZIP code | 40047 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2154228 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mount Washington
- Heritage Creek4.4 mi NW
- Hebron Estates6.1 mi W
- Pioneer Village6.5 mi W
- Fox Chase7.3 mi W
- Hillview7.8 mi W
- Hunters Hollow7.9 mi W
- Spring Mill8.1 mi NW
- Hollow Creek8.5 mi NW
- Brooks8.9 mi W
- Shepherdsville9.0 mi SW
- Hollyvilla11.0 mi W
- Elk Creek11.2 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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