Chaplin is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Nelson County, Kentucky, United States. Its population was 418 as of the 2010 census.[3] Chaplin has a post office with ZIP code 40012, which opened on January 4, 1832.[4][5] U.S. Route 62 passes through the community.

Chaplin, Kentucky
Chaplin, Kentucky is located in Kentucky
Chaplin, Kentucky
Chaplin, Kentucky
Chaplin, Kentucky is located in the United States
Chaplin, Kentucky
Chaplin, Kentucky
Coordinates: 37°53′52″N 85°13′17″W / 37.89778°N 85.22139°W / 37.89778; -85.22139
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyNelson
Area
 • Total
1.40 sq mi (3.63 km2)
 • Land1.38 sq mi (3.58 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation824 ft (251 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
440
 • Density318.15/sq mi (122.86/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
40012
Area code502
GNIS feature ID489347[2]

Geography

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has an area of 1.400 square miles (3.63 km2); 1.383 square miles (3.58 km2) of its area are land, and 0.017 square miles (0.044 km2) is covered by water.[3]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2020440
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Chaplin". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  3. ^ a b "2010 Census Gazetteer Files - Places: Kentucky". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 2, 2017.
  4. ^ United States Postal Service. "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved April 2, 2017.
  5. ^ "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Archived from the original on October 17, 2020. Retrieved April 2, 2017.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.