City

Chaplin, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Nelson County  ·  Kentucky

👥885Population
💰$81,150Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂35.2Median Age
🏠$208,500Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓38.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 72% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.8% Female 54.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91%Hispanic: 8.3%Black: 0.3%Other: 0.5%Race
White91.0%
Hispanic8.3%
Black0.3%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
28%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
21%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.18
Below Poverty13.7% ▲ 37% above avg
College Grads38.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 72% below avg
HS Graduate214 (42.5%)
Some College71 (14.1%)
Associates23 (4.6%)
Bachelors133 (26.4%)
Graduate Degree63 (12.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 42.5%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 4.6%Bachelors: 26.4%Graduate: 12.5%Edu
HS Grad42.5%
Some College14.1%
Associates4.6%
Bachelors26.4%
Graduate12.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.3%Renter: 16.7%Tenure
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,150 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$208,500 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$910/mo
Total Housing Units275

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
29%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
62%
About Chaplin, KY

Chaplin is a city in Kentucky, located in Nelson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 885 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.2 years.

Economically, Chaplin is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,150 is near the national average. Approximately 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Chaplin is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $208,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $910 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chaplin is moderately educated. 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.96%).

Chaplin, KY offers residents above-average earning potential within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Chaplin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40012 885 $81,150 $208,500 $910 1.4% 38.9% 83.3%