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Florence, KY · standard

ZIP Code 41042

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

49,968
672/sq mi
$79,712
Median income
$223,000
Median home value
27.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Florence pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
672
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41042 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 41042 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Florence, Boone County, Kentucky, with 49,968 residents across 74.4 square miles, a density of 672 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 41042 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,712 (34% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $40,238. Poverty here runs at 8.9%, with unemployment measured at 3.8%. Housing costs here run $223,000 for a typical home value (40% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,351 a month; 66.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Boone County, so you can benchmark 41042 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 41042

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Florence, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 41042.

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 41042, Florence, 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

49,968

Population

74.4

Area (sq mi)

672

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 41042?

38.7

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

8.6%

Foreign-Born

White 77.1%
African American 7.8%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%

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?

$79,712

Median Household Income

+34% vs state

$40,238

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 41042 ranks nationally

Florence, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,712 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.7%

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

What does housing look like?

23,734

Total Housing Units

22,807

Occupied Units

927

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.8%
Renter 33.2%

$223,000

Median Home Value

+40% vs state

$1,351

Median Rent

1988

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

+5.2%

YoY Change (2024)

212

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+112%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 41042 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 141
2021 +13.7% 161
2022 +13.2% 182
2023 +10.6% 201
2024 +5.2% 212

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 1,621 business establishments in ZIP 41042, employing approximately 39,475 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,989,750,000.

1,621

Businesses

39,475

Employees

$2.0B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 317 19.6%
Health care and social assistance 213 13.1%
Accommodation and food services 199 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 124 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 122 7.5%
Finance and insurance 120 7.4%
Construction 98 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 82 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 78 4.8%
Manufacturing 73 4.5%
Wholesale trade 63 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 58 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 1.2%
Information 18 1.1%
Educational services 18 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 14 0.9%
Utilities 3 0.2%

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 41042 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 41042 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 41042 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 41042 ranks #8 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 2.9 mi
45051 Mount Saint Joseph, OH 177 6.7 mi
41017 Ft Mitchell, KY 38,940 5.3 mi
41005 Burlington, KY 22,569 6.2 mi
45233 Cincinnati, OH 15,808 8.1 mi
41094 Walton, KY 13,631 8.2 mi
41048 Hebron, KY 13,959 7.1 mi
45238 Cincinnati, OH 45,760 7.8 mi
41091 Union, KY 16,873 7.4 mi
41051 Independence, KY 26,796 7.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Boone County

41005 standard
Burlington, KY
Pop: 22,569
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 Florence, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41042 in? ▼
ZIP code 41042 (Florence) 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 41042? ▼
ZIP code 41042 in Florence, KY has a population of 49,968 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41042? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 41042 is $79,712, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41042? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 41042 is $223,000, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41042? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 41042 is White at 77.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41042? ▼
ZIP code 41042 has 1,621 business establishments employing approximately 39,475 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 41042? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 41042 are: Retail trade (317), Health care and social assistance (213), Accommodation and food services (199). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 41042? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 41042 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. 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 41042? ▼
In ZIP code 41042, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.7% 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 41042? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 41042 is 23.7 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 41042? ▼
In ZIP code 41042, approximately 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41042? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41042 is 8.9% 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.