Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 9.9% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 36.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 31% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 235 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 11,174 (35%) |
| Some College | 4,576 (14.3%) |
| Associates | 4,218 (13.2%) |
| Bachelors | 4,204 (13.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,522 (23.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,693 ▼ 9% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $220,071 ▼ 21% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $950/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 21,058 |
| Vacant Units | 1,460 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Nelson County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 49,125 residents. With a median age of 40.26, it is a middle-aged county.
Nelson County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $69,693 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.9% is near the national average.
Housing in Nelson County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $220,071 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $949. Homeownership rates are high at 78.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Nelson County are primarily White (89.75%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Nelson County, KY is a solidly middle-class area in Kentucky. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40004 | Bardstown | 30,345 | $64,222 | $224,600 | $946 | 3.5% | 37.8% |
| 40008 | Bloomfield | 3,718 | $66,438 | $228,800 | $970 | 4.5% | 32.5% |
| 40107 | Boston | 1,981 | $54,500 | $192,800 | $936 | 1.3% | 18.3% |
| 40012 | Chaplin | 885 | $81,150 | $208,500 | $910 | 1.4% | 38.9% |
| 40013 | Coxs Creek | 6,830 | $97,592 | $241,500 | $1,086 | 3.2% | 47.0% |
| 40020 | Fairfield | 197 | $87,951 | — | — | 3.6% | 56.6% |
| 40051 | New Haven | 4,523 | $72,675 | $177,100 | $768 | 3.4% | 25.9% |
| 40052 | New Hope | 646 | $54,934 | $130,900 | — | 5.4% | 27.3% |