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Ft Mitchell, KY · standard

ZIP Code 41017

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

38,940
717/sq mi
$97,274
Median income
$293,500
Median home value
45.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ft Mitchell pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
717
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41017 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 41017 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ft Mitchell, Kenton County, Kentucky, with 38,940 residents across 54.3 square miles, a density of 717 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 41017 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,274 (63% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $55,007. Local economic indicators show a 5.9% poverty rate alongside 4.4% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $293,500 (85% above the state average) with median rent at $1,064 per month, and 77.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Kenton County, letting you compare 41017 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 41017

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ft Mitchell, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 41017.

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 41017, Ft Mitchell, 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

38,940

Population

54.3

Area (sq mi)

717

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 41017?

39.8

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 90.7%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$97,274

Median Household Income

+63% vs state

$55,007

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

20.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 41017 ranks nationally

Ft Mitchell, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,274 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 69.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.9%

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

What does housing look like?

16,847

Total Housing Units

15,748

Occupied Units

1,099

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.4%
Renter 22.6%

$293,500

Median Home Value

+85% vs state

$1,064

Median Rent

1980

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

+8.3%

YoY Change (2024)

213

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+113%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 41017 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 149
2021 +9.7% 164
2022 +13.0% 185
2023 +6.2% 196
2024 +8.3% 213

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 1,066 business establishments in ZIP 41017, employing approximately 22,383 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,380,567,000.

1,066

Businesses

22,383

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 185 17.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 119 11.2%
Retail trade 114 10.7%
Finance and insurance 106 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 103 9.7%
Construction 100 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 78 7.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 63 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 52 4.9%
Wholesale trade 40 3.8%
Information 28 2.6%
Manufacturing 22 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 17 1.6%
Educational services 13 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.7%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 41017 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 41017 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 41017 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 41017 ranks #2 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
41018 Erlanger, KY 27,345 2.4 mi
41016 Covington, KY 6,075 4.1 mi
41011 Covington, KY 25,872 3.2 mi
45204 Cincinnati, OH 6,972 4.7 mi
41014 Covington, KY 6,942 3.9 mi
45205 Cincinnati, OH 19,389 5.7 mi
41099 Newport, KY 1,169 5.0 mi
45203 Cincinnati, OH 2,236 5.4 mi
45214 Cincinnati, OH 8,738 6.5 mi
41051 Independence, KY 26,796 6.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kenton County

41018 standard
Erlanger, KY
Pop: 27,345
41051 standard
Independence, KY
Pop: 26,796
41011 standard
Covington, KY
Pop: 25,872
41015 standard
Latonia, KY
Pop: 20,864
41014 standard
Covington, KY
Pop: 6,942
41016 standard
Covington, KY
Pop: 6,075

Related Areas

Kenton County Ft Mitchell, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41017 in? ▼
ZIP code 41017 (Ft Mitchell) is located in Kenton County, Kentucky. Kenton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kenton-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 41017? ▼
ZIP code 41017 in Ft Mitchell, KY has a population of 38,940 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41017? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 41017 is $97,274, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41017? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 41017 is $293,500, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41017? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 41017 is White at 90.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41017? ▼
ZIP code 41017 has 1,066 business establishments employing approximately 22,383 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 41017? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 41017 are: Health care and social assistance (185), Professional, scientific, and technical services (119), Retail trade (114). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 41017? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 41017 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 41017? ▼
In ZIP code 41017, 69.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.9% 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 41017? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 41017 is 20.4 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 41017? ▼
In ZIP code 41017, approximately 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41017? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41017 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.