ZIP Code 41051
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Independence · Kenton County · Kentucky
- Population
- 26,796
- Median income
- $104,201
- Median home value
- $268,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 37.9%
- Land area
- 75.4 sq mi
356/sq mi
▲ 37% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
▼ 3% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.1
New York
ZIP code 41051 in Independence, Kentucky has a population of 26,796. The median household income is $104,201, which is 37% above the national average. Median home value is $268,900, 3% below the US average. 37.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 41051 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 75.4 square miles in Independence, Kenton County, Kentucky. The area is home to 26,796 residents, producing a population density of 356 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 41051 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 41051 sits at $104,201 (75% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $41,465. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $268,900 (69% above the state average) with median rent at $1,291 per month, and 87.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 41051 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kenton County, so you can benchmark 41051 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 41051
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 41051.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
46 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
40 establishments
- Construction
Construction
38 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
35 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 41051, Independence, 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
26,796
Population
75.4
Area (sq mi)
356
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 41051?
36.1
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
3.2%
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?
$104,201
Median Household Income
+75% vs state
$41,465
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
11,526
Total Housing Units
11,280
Occupied Units
246
Vacant Units
2.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$268,900
Median Home Value
+69% vs state
$1,291
Median Rent
1999
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
+4.6%
YoY Change (2024)
202
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+102%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 41051 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 143 |
| 2021 | +10.0% | 157 |
| 2022 | +14.7% | 180 |
| 2023 | +6.8% | 193 |
| 2024 | +4.6% | 202 |
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 328 business establishments in ZIP 41051, employing approximately 5,994 people with a combined annual payroll of $264,310,000.
328
Businesses
5,994
Employees
$264.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 46 | 14.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 40 | 12.2% |
| Construction | 38 | 11.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 9.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 8.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 7.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 2.7% |
| Information | 8 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.9% |
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 41051 vs 41015 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41015 | Latonia, KY | 20,864 | 4.5 mi |
| 41017 | Ft Mitchell, KY | 38,940 | 6.6 mi |
| 41094 | Walton, KY | 13,631 | 5.5 mi |
| 41063 | Morning View, KY | 3,378 | 6.5 mi |
| 41018 | Erlanger, KY | 27,345 | 6.4 mi |
| 41011 | Covington, KY | 25,872 | 9.3 mi |
| 41001 | Alexandria, KY | 16,412 | 7.8 mi |
| 41014 | Covington, KY | 6,942 | 9.3 mi |
| 41042 | Florence, KY | 49,968 | 7.4 mi |
| 41099 | Newport, KY | 1,169 | 8.2 mi |
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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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