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Burlington, KY · standard

ZIP Code 41005

Boone County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

22,569
149/sq mi
$112,083
Median income
$271,600
Median home value
31.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Burlington pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
149
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41005 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 41005 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Burlington, Boone County, Kentucky, with 22,569 residents across 151.2 square miles, a density of 149 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 41005 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,083 (88% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $40,909. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.4%. Housing costs here run $271,600 for a typical home value (71% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,466 a month; 78.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Boone County, letting you compare 41005 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 41005

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Burlington, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 41005.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 41005, Burlington, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

22,569

Population

151.2

Area (sq mi)

149

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 41005?

36.9

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 85.9%
African American 2.2%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$112,083

Median Household Income

+88% vs state

$40,909

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 41005 ranks nationally

Burlington, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$112,083 Top 12% higher than 88% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,547

Total Housing Units

9,153

Occupied Units

394

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.0%
Renter 22.0%

$271,600

Median Home Value

+71% vs state

$1,466

Median Rent

1997

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.5%

YoY Change (2024)

201

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+101%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 41005 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +101% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 140
2021 +9.8% 154
2022 +13.9% 175
2023 +6.9% 187
2024 +7.5% 201

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 286 business establishments in ZIP 41005, employing approximately 3,115 people with a combined annual payroll of $149,121,000.

286

Businesses

3,115

Employees

$149.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 42 14.7%
Other services (except public administration) 33 11.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 30 10.5%
Retail trade 28 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 28 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 26 9.1%
Wholesale trade 18 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 6.3%
Transportation and warehousing 16 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 5.2%
Finance and insurance 11 3.9%
Manufacturing 10 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 41005 vs 41080 →

ZIP 41005 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 41005 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 41005 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 41005 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
41080 Petersburg, KY 1,849 4.5 mi
41091 Union, KY 16,873 6.4 mi
41042 Florence, KY 49,968 6.2 mi
41048 Hebron, KY 13,959 6.8 mi
45052 North Bend, OH 4,004 9.5 mi
45001 Addyston, OH 606 9.5 mi
45051 Mount Saint Joseph, OH 177 9.0 mi
45233 Cincinnati, OH 15,808 9.4 mi
47025 Lawrenceburg, IN 22,932 11.7 mi
41094 Walton, KY 13,631 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Boone County

41042 standard
Florence, KY
Pop: 49,968
41091 standard
Union, KY
Pop: 16,873
41048 standard
Hebron, KY
Pop: 13,959
41094 standard
Walton, KY
Pop: 13,631
41092 standard
Verona, KY
Pop: 3,514
41080 standard
Petersburg, KY
Pop: 1,849

Related Areas

Boone County Burlington, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41005 in? ▼
ZIP code 41005 (Burlington) is located in Boone County, Kentucky. Boone County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/boone-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 41005? ▼
ZIP code 41005 in Burlington, KY has a population of 22,569 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41005? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 41005 is $112,083, which is 47% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41005? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 41005 is $271,600, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41005? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 41005 is White at 85.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41005? ▼
ZIP code 41005 has 286 business establishments employing approximately 3,115 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 41005? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 41005 are: Construction (42), Other services (except public administration) (33), Professional, scientific, and technical services (30). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 41005? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 41005 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 101%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41005? ▼
In ZIP code 41005, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 41005? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 41005 is 24.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 41005? ▼
In ZIP code 41005, approximately 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41005? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41005 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.