ZIP Code 41049

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Source:

Hillsboro · Fleming County · Kentucky

Population
2,261

10/sq mi

Median income
$52,969

▼ 31% vs US

higher than 18% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$158,300

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.1%

Median age 53.6

Land area
219.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 41049 in Hillsboro, Kentucky has a population of 2,261. The median household income is $52,969, which is 31% below the national average. Median home value is $158,300, 43% below the US average. 17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 41049 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 219.5 square miles in Hillsboro, Fleming County, Kentucky. The area is home to 2,261 residents, producing a population density of 10 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 41049 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 41049 sits at $52,969 (11% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $31,358. The poverty rate stands at 11.8% and the unemployment rate at 10.3%. On housing, the median home value is $158,300 (0% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 88.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 41049 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.6, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Fleming County, so you can benchmark 41049 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 41049, Hillsboro, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,261

Population

219.5

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 41049?

53.6

Median Age

41.9%

Male

58.1%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$52,969

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$31,358

Per Capita Income

11.8%

Poverty Rate

10.3%

Unemployment Rate

35.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,130

Total Housing Units

935

Occupied Units

195

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.1%
Renter 11.9%

$158,300

Median Home Value

-0% vs state

1989

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 41049, employing approximately 21 people with a combined annual payroll of $798,000.

12

Businesses

21

Employees

$798K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 50.0%

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 41049 vs 41093 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
41093 Wallingford, KY 2,869 9.3 mi
41041 Flemingsburg, KY 7,153 10.2 mi
40360 Owingsville, KY 6,564 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41049 in?
ZIP code 41049 (Hillsboro) is located in Fleming County, Kentucky. Fleming County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fleming-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 41049?
ZIP code 41049 in Hillsboro, KY has a population of 2,261 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41049?
The median household income in ZIP 41049 is $52,969, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41049?
The median home value in ZIP 41049 is $158,300, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41049?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41049 is White at 95.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41049?
ZIP code 41049 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 21 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41049?
In ZIP code 41049, 69.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% 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 41049?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 41049 is 35.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 41049?
In ZIP code 41049, approximately 88.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41049?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41049 is 11.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Hillsboro, KY

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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