Chaplin, Kentucky
Chaplin: a city in Nelson County, Kentucky.
About
Chaplin is a city located in the county of Nelson in the U.S. state of Kentucky.
Quick Facts about Chaplin
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| County | Nelson County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.8978,-85.2213 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 01:06:54 (16th September 2026) |
| Postal code | 40012 |
| Weather | 95℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Chaplin is located at 37°53'52"N 85°13'17"W (37.8978400, -85.2213400).
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Weather
95°F
Mostly Sunny
3 to 7 mph SW
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Chaplin zip code is 40012.
County name: Nelson, County
fips: 21179
Chapline
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Chaplin, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 486169 | American College of Barbering | Louisville (KY) | 40229-2862 |
| 248305 | Empire Beauty School-Hurstborne | Louisville (KY) | 40291 |
| 157058 | Kentucky State University | Frankfort (KY) | 40601-2355 |
| 447935 | ATA College | Louisville (KY) | 40223 |
| 480161 | Ideal Beauty Academy | Louisville (KY) | 40223 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Chaplin, KY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL | Louisville, Kentucky | 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Chaplin.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Chaplin Post Office | Chaplin (KY) | 40012 |
Other cities in Nelson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nelson County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bardstown | 13,302 | City in Kentucky |
| Bloomfield | 1,083 | City in Nelson County, Kentucky, USA |