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ZIP Code 40046
Chaplin, KY, Spencer County
Population
1,122
Land area
49sq mi
People per sq mi
23
City
Chaplin
ZIP 40046 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 40046 at a glance
- ZIP 40046 (Chaplin) is 80% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,000, 4% above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $221,000 (7% above Kentucky).
Local data for ZIP 40046
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 40046, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,000
Poverty rate
18.2%
Median home value
$221,000
Homeownership
88.7%
Bachelor's or higher
9.4%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
33.2 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
10
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
29
$1.13M annual payroll
PPP loans
$333K
45 loans
Campaign donations
$1,686
0% D, 12% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 40046, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
188
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
27
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 22°F
52.5 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes near 40046
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 40012Chaplin | 8.1 mi | 11.1 |
| 40076Lawrenceburg | 9.3 mi | 57.2 |
| 40008Bloomfield | 9.6 mi | 89.8 |
| 40071Taylorsville | 10 mi | 121.3 |
| 40022Elk Creek | 12 mi | 16.3 |
| 40020Fairfield | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| 40078Willisburg | 13 mi | 61.1 |
| 40065Shelbyville | 13 mi | 167.5 |
| 40342Lawrenceburg | 13 mi | 185 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 40046?
- ZIP code 40046 is in Chaplin, KY (Spencer County).
- What county is ZIP code 40046 in?
- ZIP code 40046 is mostly in Spencer County, Kentucky.
- How many people live in ZIP code 40046?
- About 1,122 people live in the 40046 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.