Kenton County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 12 ZIP codes · 7 cities
12
ZIP codes
169,495
population (2021)
+6.1%
pop change since 2010
21117
FIPS code
Kenton County ZIP code map
About Kenton County
Kenton County is located in Kentucky and contains 12 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 169,495 as of 2021,
an increase of
6.1% from 159,720 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Kenton County is 21117.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 169,495 |
| 2010 population | 159,720 |
| Change | +6.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21117 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Kenton County
ZIP codes for Kenton County, KY (12)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41011 | Covington | Kenton | View map |
| 41012 | Covington | Kenton | View map |
| 41014 | Covington | Kenton | View map |
| 41015 | Latonia | Kenton | View map |
| 41016 | Covington | Kenton | View map |
| 41017 | Ft Mitchell | Kenton | View map |
| 41018 | Erlanger | Kenton | View map |
| 41019 | Covington | Kenton | View map |
| 41025 | Erlanger | Kenton | View map |
| 41051 | Independence | Kenton | View map |
| 41053 | Kenton | Kenton | View map |
| 41063 | Morning View | Kenton | View map |
Demographics & statistics
165,031
Population
37.4
Median age
$77,150
Median household income
$40,738
Per capita income
$188,913
Median home value
$922
Median monthly rent
70.2%
Home ownership
14.0%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
50,378
Housing units
31.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
5,222
Under 5
5,294
5,503
5–9
5,579
5,186
10–14
5,258
5,017
15–19
5,087
4,997
20–24
5,066
12,164
25–34
12,334
10,945
35–44
11,097
9,912
45–54
10,051
5,286
55–59
5,359
5,513
60–64
5,589
7,527
65–74
7,631
3,412
75–84
3,459
1,263
85+
1,280
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 38,482 | 22.9% |
| 18 and over | 126,549 | 77.1% |
| 65 and over | 24,572 | 15.4% |
| Median age | 37.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.6%
Black or African American
4.4%
Two or more races
4.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.9%
Other race
1.7%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 145,419 | 85.6% |
| Black or African American | 7,407 | 4.4% |
| Two or more races | 6,899 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,898 | 2.9% |
| Other race | 2,860 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 2,154 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 237 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
4.0%
$15k–$25k
6.7%
$25k–$35k
8.0%
$35k–$50k
10.8%
$50k–$75k
18.7%
$75k–$100k
13.9%
$100k–$150k
19.4%
$150k–$200k
7.4%
$200k+
6.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.4% |
| $200k+ | 6.5% |
| Median income | $77,150 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.2%
$50k–$100k
11.5%
$100k–$150k
19.1%
$150k–$200k
20.7%
$200k–$300k
22.6%
$300k–$500k
15.6%
$500k–$1M
4.6%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $188,913 |
| Median rent / month | $922 |
| Owner occupied | 70.2% |
| Renter occupied | 29.8% |
| Vacant | 8.4% |
| Single-family detached | 69.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.1% |
| Mobile homes | 3.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.8% |
| 3 or more | 20.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.7% |
| Electricity | 38.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.9% |
| Fuel oil | 2.3% |
| Wood | 1.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 30,077 | 44.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 5,586 | 9.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 13,364 | 20.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 16,893 | 26.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 19,794 | 29.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 17,648 | 27.5% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.6% | 29.0% |
| Married | 45.9% | 45.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 13.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.5%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
31.1%
Some college, no degree
19.3%
Associate's degree
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
20.8%
Graduate / professional
10.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 3,053 | 7.1% |
| Kindergarten | 2,210 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 16,817 | 45.3% |
| High school | 8,432 | 22.7% |
| College / grad school | 8,505 | 19.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.9%
Manufacturing
12.2%
Retail trade
11.8%
Professional & management
10.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Finance & real estate
8.0%
Construction
7.2%
Transportation & utilities
7.0%
Other services
4.4%
Public administration
3.9%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.6% |
| Service | 15.3% |
| Sales & office | 22.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.9% |
| Production & transportation | 17.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.1% |
| Government | 10.7% |
| Self-employed | 4.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.6% |
| Carpool | 9.0% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.0 |
Poverty
All people
14.0%
Under 18 years
22.1%
18 and over
11.6%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
27.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.4% |
| Retirement income | 22.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.3% |
| High cholesterol | 34.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| Arthritis | 28.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.8% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.0% |
| No physical activity | 30.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.7% |
| Poor mental health | 18.4% |
| Poor physical health | 12.8% |
| No health insurance | 10.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.9% |
| Visited dentist | 57.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 17.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 8,289 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.7% |
| Under 18 | 6.1% |
| 18–64 years | 12.6% |
| 65 and over | 35.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.8% |
| Public insurance | 36.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 154,515 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 3,487 | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,790 | 1.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 269 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 591 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 158,862 | 96.7% |
| Born in same state | 157,375 | 95.9% |
| Born in different state | 95,044 | 60.2% |
| Foreign born | 1,487 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,169 | 3.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,322 | 44.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 29,154 | 17.7% |
| French | 19,996 | 12.1% |
| Arab | 10,153 | 6.2% |
| English | 1,727 | 1% |
| Polish | 637 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 552 | 0.3% |
| German | 366 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 261 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 115 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.6% |
| Internet access | 93.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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