Erlanger, KY · standard
ZIP Code 41018
Kenton County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,345
- 925/sq mi High-density area
- $68,605
- Median income Near-median income area
- $192,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Erlanger pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 925
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41018 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 41018 (Erlanger, KY) rose +5.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 207.9 in 2023 to 219.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 41018 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Erlanger, Kenton County, Kentucky, with 27,345 residents across 29.6 square miles, a density of 925 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 41018 reports a modest median household income of $68,605 (15% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,711. The poverty rate is 13.5%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $192,100 (21% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while 68.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,027.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kenton County, so 41018 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 41018
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Erlanger, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 41018.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
76 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
70 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
68 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
66 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
58 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 41018, Erlanger, 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
27,345
Population
29.6
Area (sq mi)
925
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 41018?
35.3
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
4.6%
Foreign-Born
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?
$68,605
Median Household Income
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$36,711
Per Capita Income
13.5%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 41018 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Erlanger, KY household income vs. every Kentucky ZIP code
Median household income among 646 reporting Kentucky ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$68,605 Top 26% higher than 74% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,121housing units
12,121
Total Housing Units
11,441
Occupied Units
680
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$192,100
Median Home Value
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$1,027
Median Rent
1974
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
+5.4%
YoY Change (2024)
219
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+119%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 41018 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.7% | 147 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 165 |
| 2022 | +15.8% | 191 |
| 2023 | +9.0% | 208 |
| 2024 | +5.4% | 219 |
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 657 business establishments in ZIP 41018, employing approximately 24,503 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,893,639,000.
657
Businesses
24,503
Employees
$1.9B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 76 | 11.6% |
| Retail trade | 70 | 10.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 68 | 10.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 66 | 10.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 58 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 52 | 7.9% |
| Construction | 51 | 7.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 48 | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 47 | 7.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 3.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 12 | 1.8% |
| Utilities | 11 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.4% |
| Information | 8 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.1% |
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 41018 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41042
Florence (41042)
49,968 residents
- 45238
Cincinnati (45238)
45,760 residents
- 41017
Ft Mitchell (41017)
38,940 residents
- 45211
Cincinnati (45211)
36,111 residents
- 41018
Erlanger (41018)
27,345 residents
- 41051
Independence (41051)
26,796 residents
- 41011
Covington (41011)
25,872 residents
- 45205 19,389
Cincinnati (45205)
19,389 residents
- 45204 6,972
Cincinnati (45204)
6,972 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 41018 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 41018 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41051
Independence (41051)
$104,201 median income
- 41017
Ft Mitchell (41017)
$97,274 median income
- 41042
Florence (41042)
$79,712 median income
- 41016
Covington (41016)
$71,172 median income
- 41011
Covington (41011)
$69,970 median income
- 41018
Erlanger (41018)
$68,605 median income
- 45051
Mount Saint Joseph (45051)
$66,932 median income
- 45238
Cincinnati (45238)
$66,277 median income
- 45211
Cincinnati (45211)
$53,868 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 41018 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41017 | Ft Mitchell, KY | 38,940 | 2.4 mi |
| 41042 | Florence, KY | 49,968 | 2.9 mi |
| 45238 | Cincinnati, OH | 45,760 | 6.5 mi |
| 45204 | Cincinnati, OH | 6,972 | 5.8 mi |
| 45205 | Cincinnati, OH | 19,389 | 6.7 mi |
| 41016 | Covington, KY | 6,075 | 5.7 mi |
| 41011 | Covington, KY | 25,872 | 5.3 mi |
| 45051 | Mount Saint Joseph, OH | 177 | 6.2 mi |
| 41051 | Independence, KY | 26,796 | 6.4 mi |
| 45211 | Cincinnati, OH | 36,111 | 9.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 41018, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (27,345 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 41018 in?
ZIP code 41018 (Erlanger) 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 41018?
ZIP code 41018 in Erlanger, KY has a population of 27,345 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41018?
The median household income in ZIP 41018 is $68,605, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41018?
The median home value in ZIP 41018 is $192,100, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41018?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41018 is White at 82.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41018?
ZIP code 41018 has 657 business establishments employing approximately 24,503 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 41018?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 41018 are: Other services (except public administration) (76), Retail trade (70), Transportation and warehousing (68). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 41018?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 41018 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 41018?
In ZIP code 41018, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.9% 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 41018?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 41018 is 19.9 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 41018?
In ZIP code 41018, approximately 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41018?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41018 is 13.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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