41051 ZIP Code — Independence, KY
Kenton County, Kentucky
ZIP code 41051 is located in Independence, Kentucky, within Kenton County. It covers approximately 30.14 square miles and serves a population of 31,799 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 859.
About ZIP code 41051
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $223,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $94,503. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
31,799
population
30.14
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
41051 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 41051
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 41051. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Independence | Acceptable |
| Independence | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
41094 Walton (5.2 mi)
41063 Morning View (5.3 mi)
41015 Latonia (5.5 mi)
41042 Florence (6.4 mi)
41017 Ft Mitchell (6.7 mi)
41018 Erlanger (6.9 mi)
41076 Newport (8.4 mi)
41099 Newport (8.7 mi)
41001 Alexandria (9 mi)
41011 Covington (9.6 mi)
41030 Crittenden (9.7 mi)
41014 Covington (9.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 31,799 |
| Population density | 1,055 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 21 |
| County FIPS | 117 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 30.14 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.37 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.9268 |
| Longitude | -84.5525 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 859 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.5% | 37.7% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.8% | 32.1% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.9% | 23.9% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 6.3% | 4.2% |
Demographics & statistics
31,799
Population
1,055
People per sq mi
35.9
Median age
$94,503
Median household income
$37,747
Per capita income
$223,900
Median home value
$1,209
Median monthly rent
85.6%
Home ownership
7.2%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
9,853
Housing units
36.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,113
Under 5
1,116
1,220
5–9
1,223
1,131
10–14
1,135
1,102
15–19
1,106
975
20–24
978
2,134
25–34
2,140
2,410
35–44
2,417
2,208
45–54
2,215
977
55–59
979
852
60–64
855
1,114
65–74
1,117
550
75–84
551
90
85+
91
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,430 | 26.5% |
| 18 and over | 23,369 | 73.5% |
| 65 and over | 3,513 | 11.0% |
| Median age | 35.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.7%
Two or more races
2.1%
Asian
1.5%
Black or African American
0.9%
Hispanic or Latino
0.5%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,258 | 94.7% |
| Two or more races | 665 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 486 | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 301 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 147 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 78 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.5% | 37.7% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.8% | 32.1% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.9% | 23.9% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 6.3% | 4.2% |
Under $10k
1.2%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
3.0%
$25k–$35k
5.3%
$35k–$50k
7.1%
$50k–$75k
19.5%
$75k–$100k
15.3%
$100k–$150k
26.2%
$150k–$200k
13.3%
$200k+
7.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 26.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.3% |
| $200k+ | 7.2% |
| Median income | $94,503 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.1%
$50k–$100k
3.6%
$100k–$150k
10.3%
$150k–$200k
20.5%
$200k–$300k
42.7%
$300k–$500k
17.4%
$500k–$1M
1.7%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $223,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,209 |
| Owner occupied | 85.6% |
| Renter occupied | 14.4% |
| Vacant | 2.9% |
| Single-family detached | 86.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.88 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 31.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 29.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.3% |
| 3 or more | 27.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.1% |
| Electricity | 49.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.7% |
| Fuel oil | 5.1% |
| Wood | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,831 | 61.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 884 | 7.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,529 | 13.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,879 | 16.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,409 | 39.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,334 | 21.0% |
| Average household size | 2.86 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.3% | 27.2% |
| Married | 59.4% | 56.5% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 9.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
2.6%
HS graduate
26.5%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Associate's degree
11.1%
Bachelor's degree
24.4%
Graduate / professional
11.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 573 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten | 328 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 4,053 | 49.2% |
| High school | 1,748 | 21.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,540 | 18.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.1%
Manufacturing
15.5%
Retail trade
9.3%
Professional & management
8.7%
Finance & real estate
8.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.4%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Construction
4.6%
Other services
4.5%
Wholesale trade
3.6%
Public administration
3.6%
Information
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.8% |
| Service | 15.2% |
| Sales & office | 21.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.8% |
| Production & transportation | 16.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.0% |
| Government | 11.7% |
| Self-employed | 2.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.6% |
| Carpool | 7.4% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 8.6% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.6 |
Poverty
All people
7.2%
Under 18 years
11.0%
18 and over
5.9%
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
24.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.3% |
| Retirement income | 23.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.4% |
| High blood pressure | 30.8% |
| High cholesterol | 31.5% |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 23.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.6% |
| Binge drinking | 20.4% |
| No physical activity | 25.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.3% |
| Depression | 25.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.1% |
| Poor mental health | 17.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 8.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.9% |
| Visited dentist | 62.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 13.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,697 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.5% |
| Under 18 | 7.2% |
| 18–64 years | 9.0% |
| 65 and over | 36.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.9% |
| Public insurance | 26.1% |
| No insurance | 3.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 29,570 | 93.0% |
| Spanish | 438 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 103 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 70 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 265 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 31,055 | 97.7% |
| Born in same state | 30,777 | 96.8% |
| Born in different state | 19,009 | 59.8% |
| Foreign born | 278 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 744 | 2.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 382 | 51.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,877 | 18.5% |
| French | 5,042 | 15.9% |
| Arab | 2,416 | 7.6% |
| English | 476 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 185 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 141 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 14 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.0% |
| Internet access | 98.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 41051
What city is ZIP code 41051 in?
ZIP code 41051 is primarily assigned to Independence, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 41051 in?
ZIP code 41051 falls within Kenton County, Kentucky.
Is ZIP code 41051 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 41051 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 41051?
ZIP code 41051 has an estimated population of 31,799 residents, with a density of 1,055 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 41051?
The median household income in ZIP code 41051 is $94,503, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 41051?
The median home value in ZIP code 41051 is $223,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 41051 in?
ZIP code 41051 observes the EST timezone.