Nelson County, KY ZIP codes
There are 9 ZIP codes in Nelson County, KY, in 9 towns, from 40004 to 40107. The largest are 40004 (Bardstown), 40013 (Coxs Creek) and 40051 (New Haven).
The county seat is Bardstown.
- ZIP codes
- 9
- Towns
- 9
- County seat
- Bardstown
- County FIPS
21179- State
- Kentucky
- Population
- 47,606
- Median household income
- $69,562
- Land area
- 419 sq mi
- Area code
- 502
- Metro area
- Louisville/Jefferson County
Nelson County ZIP codes by town
Each ZIP code is listed under the county most of its land lies in and the town the Postal Service names it for; a ZIP code's own page shows exactly how it is split.
Map of Nelson County ZIP codes
The ZIP codes of Nelson County, shaded. Outlines are Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (2020), which approximate the mail routes; PO-box and single-address codes have no area and are not drawn. Click any area to open its ZIP code.
Nelson County in numbers
About 47,606 people live in Nelson County, in 19,150 households, the 22nd most populous of Kentucky's 120 counties. The median household income is $69,562 a year, 9% above the Kentucky median of $63,726 (US: $80,734). The median owner-occupied home is valued at $238,000 (16% above the Kentucky median), and median gross rent is $1,008 a month. The median age is 39.5; 23.8% of adults 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27.6% across Kentucky); the average commute takes 27 minutes.
| Population | 47,606 |
|---|---|
| Households | 19,150 |
| Median age | 39.5 |
| Median household income | $69,562 |
| Median home value | $238,000 |
| Median gross rent | $1,008 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.8% |
| Mean commute | 26.6 min |
| Population density | 114 / sq mi |
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Survey estimates carry margins of error, wider for small places. Sources and methods.
Largest towns in Nelson County
| Town | ZIP codes | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bardstown | 1 | 13,804 |
| Coxs Creek | 1 | 6,670 |
| Bloomfield | 1 | 1,124 |
| New Haven | 1 | 837 |
| Chaplin | 1 | 337 |
| Boston | 1 | 195 |
| Fairfield | 1 | 194 |
| New Hope | 1 | 62 |
Population of the census place of that name where there is one, otherwise of the ZIP codes the Postal Service addresses by it. A town's ZIP codes can reach past the county line.
Neighbouring counties
Counties that share a ZIP code with Nelson County.
- Hardin County (13)
- Bullitt County (8)
- Anderson County (1)
- Spencer County (2)
- Marion County (8)
- Larue County (2)
- Washington County (4)
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Every ZIP code in Nelson County, with figures
| ZIP | City | Type | Population | Median income | Median home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
40004 | Bardstown , KY | Standard | 30,601 | $66,578 | $242,200 |
40008 | Bloomfield , KY | Standard | 4,020 | $66,486 | $224,000 |
40012 | Chaplin , KY | Standard | 712 | $105,033 | $219,400 |
40013 | Coxs Creek , KY | Standard | 6,670 | $100,226 | $265,300 |
40020 | Fairfield , KY | Standard | 199 | $90,712 | — |
40048 | Nazareth , KY | No street area | — | — | — |
40051 | New Haven , KY | Standard | 4,658 | $80,337 | $212,900 |
40052 | New Hope , KY | Standard | 655 | $45,750 | — |
40107 | Boston , KY | Standard | 2,187 | $60,398 | $204,000 |
Cite this page
zipcodes.pro. “Nelson County ZIP codes.” Data release 2026-10-12. Retrieved 2026-10-20. https://zipcodes.pro/state/ky/county/nelson
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