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Mount Washington, KY
City in Bullitt County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 40047.
Population
18,480
Land area
9.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,931
ZIP codes
1
Mount Washington and its ZIP codes
Mount Washington at a glance
- Mount Washington is about 17 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 22nd among 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $96,239, 51% above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $268,200 (30% above Kentucky) and median rent is $1,008 a month.
Local data for Mount Washington, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mount Washington, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$96,239
Poverty rate
5.3%
Median home value
$268,200
Median rent
$1,008/mo
Homeownership
86.1%
Bachelor's or higher
26.1%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
29.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,507), German Americans (2,267), Italian Americans (747).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bullitt County. PPP loans are for Mount Washington.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,437
29,334 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,382
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$485M
FY 2026, $5,900 per person
PPP loans
$20.07M
335 loans, 2,686 jobs reported
How people get to work
Mount Washington, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.7%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home13.5%
Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mount Washington, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
334
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
575
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 26°F
53.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
ZIP codes in Mount Washington
1 in or overlapping Mount Washington. Population shown
Cities near Mount Washington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage CreekCity | 4.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Hebron EstatesCity | 6.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Pioneer VillageCity | 6.9 mi | 1.2 |
| Fox ChaseCity | 7.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Hunters HollowCity | 7.8 mi | 0.1 |
| HillviewCity | 7.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Spring MillCity | 8.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Hollow CreekCity | 8.5 mi | 0.2 |
| BrooksCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 3.5 |
| ShepherdsvilleCity | 9.2 mi | 16.3 |
| South Park ViewCity | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| Louisville | 11 mi | 263 |
| HollyvillaCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Elk CreekCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.8 |
| TaylorsvilleCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| JeffersontownCity | 12 mi | 10.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mount Washington, KY in?
- Mount Washington is in Bullitt County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Mount Washington, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mount Washington include 40047.
- What is the population of Mount Washington, KY?
- About 18,480 people live in Mount Washington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mount Washington?
- Nearby places include Heritage Creek (4.8 mi), Hebron Estates (6.1 mi), Pioneer Village (6.9 mi), Fox Chase (7.4 mi), Hunters Hollow (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023