ZIP Code 41018 in Erlanger, KY

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Erlanger, Kentucky
City Alias:Covington, Edgewood, Elsmere
County:Kenton County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:11:30:41 PM
Population:29,305 [See All]
Area Code:859
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:39.0169, -84.6088
Land Area:11.565 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 41018 has 29,305 residents and 11,486 households (average 2.52 persons per household). The median age is 36.2 years, younger than the state (39.4) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.8% male and 51.2% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.2%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (81.9%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:29,305Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:28,707Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:30,091Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:2,533.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$70,267Source: Census ACS
Households:11,486Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$173,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.52Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.19Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--26,78727,16827,38627,62227,78427,27827,60627,66328,14528,04729,04128,47228,707
Decennial Census27,345------------------29,305------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 36.2

Male Median Age: 34.5

Female Median Age: 37.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male9721,0731,0539479391,2121,049966925778841882827698478320191140
Female9481,0121,0248778891,1211,0311,0049308329101,009916756648456298353
Total1,9202,0852,0771,8241,8282,3332,0801,9701,8551,6101,7511,8911,7431,4541,126776489493
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:23,99982.84%
Black:1,3854.78%
Hispanic:*1,9536.74%
Asian:3481.20%
American Indian:1150.40%
Hawaiian:2020.70%
Other:9683.34%
Total:28,970100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:14,29148.77%34.5 years
Females:15,01451.23%37.9 years
Total:29,305100%36.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:27,24094.89%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:3801.32%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2650.92%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:8223.79%
Total Population:28,707100%
Total Native Population:27,62096.21%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,0873.79%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $70,267, which is markedly greater than the state median ($62,417), is up $16,209 (30.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,712. Family households earn a median of $77,438 versus $51,510 for nonfamily households (a difference of $25,928). By gender, male median income is $57,727 and female is $45,990, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $11,737 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 72.4%, which is markedly above the state rate (59.6%). The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is about the same as the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (37.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$54,058$53,602$51,623$51,981$51,751$54,028$53,735$55,535$57,555$59,799$61,260$66,630$70,267
Median Family Income$59,837$60,496$58,744$58,977$58,755$61,126$62,991$69,146$74,957$72,198$73,320$76,027$77,438
Median NonFamily Income$34,925$35,281$37,018$35,386$34,313$35,061$35,503$37,897$39,192$41,675$43,293$49,657$51,510
Median Male Income$44,299$44,248$44,313$44,558$42,955$42,228$41,939$42,493$43,564$43,063$45,591$53,913$57,727
Median Female Income$36,496$37,034$38,662$38,611$37,956$37,461$38,597$37,381$39,415$40,506$42,528$44,666$45,990
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:15,58568.59%
Unemployed:8193.60%
Not In Labor Force:6,31727.80%
Total:22,721100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:5,82337.36%
Service:2,13213.68%
Sales and Office:3,48822.38%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,2247.85%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2,91818.72%
Total Civilian Employed Population:15,585100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $173,700, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $51,300 (41.91%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $48,800. The median gross rent is $1,044, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $323 (44.80%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $122. Of occupied housing, owners make up 65.62% (70.55% with a mortgage, 29.45% free-and-clear) and renters 34.38% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.90%, which is markedly below the state rate (10.88%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$122,400$119,700$117,000$116,300$115,100$114,500$116,200$119,100$124,900$131,000$137,400$162,200$173,700
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:270.69%
$500 to $999:1,73144.40%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,43036.68%
$1,500 to $1,999:45011.54%
$2,000 to $2,499:1654.23%
$2,500 to $2,999:250.64%
$3,000 or more:130.33%
No Rent:581.49%
Total:3,899100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$721$720$739$777$816$851$871$926$922$898$946$1,038$1,044
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):5,25146.30%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,19219.33%
Renter Occupied:3,89934.38%
Total Occupied Housing Units:11,342100%

Occupied Housing Units:11,34295.10%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):5844.90%
Total Housing Units:11,926100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:8,18468.62%
Multi-Family Units:3,04625.54%
Other Units:6965.84%
Total Housing Units:11,926100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 28.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 90.80%, which is edges higher than the state rate (88.50%). The uninsured rate is 3.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 7.70%, which is generally lower than the state rate (11.80%), down 0.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.60 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (38.29%). College enrollment is 26.45%, which is on par with the state rate (23.80%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:5933.14%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,1406.03%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):6,27433.20%
Some college, no degree:3,56418.86%
Associate's degree:1,96710.41%
Bachelor's degree:3,78920.05%
Graduate or professional degree:1,5708.31%
Total:18,897100%
High school or higher:17,16490.83%
Bachelor's degree or higher:5,35928.36%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:19,97564.05%
Public Insurance:10,09232.36%
No Insurance:1,1193.59%
Total:31,186100%
Has Health Insurance:30,06796.41%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty8.1%9.0%9.9%11.8%12.1%11.2%10.3%9.0%7.1%7.1%6.9%6.8%7.7%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:3705.24%
Kindergarten:4466.32%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,70338.29%
High school (grades 9-12):1,67323.70%
College or graduate school:1,86726.45%
Total:7,059100%
Early Childhood:81611.56%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4,82268.31%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 41018 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 657 business establishments, employing about 24,503 people with an annual payroll of $1,893,639,000. USPS data shows 11,941 residential mailboxes and 728 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:11,941Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:728Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:16,728Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:6,785Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1,504Source: USPS
# of Businesses:657Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$478,713,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,893,639,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:24,503Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 41018 is located in Kenton County, Kentucky, within the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 17140) and Kentucky's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,255,257 people, about 1.30% of whom live in ZIP Code 41018. It covers 11.565 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.168 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Cincinnati, OH-KY-INSource: Census
CBSA Number:17140Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:2,255,257Source: Census
MSA:Cincinnati-Hamilton, OH-KY-IN CMSASource: Census
Land Area:11.565 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.168 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:4382.19 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2125300Source: Census
Place Name:Erlanger city; KentuckySource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


41019 | | 41017

Schools in ZIP Code 41018


ZIP Code 41018 is in the Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 9 public schools and 5 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Lindeman Elementary School 558 Erlanger Rd
Erlanger, KY 41018
District: Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District
Arnett Elementary School 3552 Kimberly Dr
Erlanger, KY 41018
District: Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District
Howell Elementary School 909 Central Row St.
Elsmere, KY 41018
District: Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District
Lloyd High School 450 Bartlett Ave
Erlanger, KY 41018
District: Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District
Miles Elementary School 208 Sunset Ave
Erlanger, KY 41018
District: Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District
Tichenor Middle School 305 Bartlett Ave
Erlanger, KY 41018
District: Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District
Bartlett Educational Center 305 Bartlett Ave
Erlanger, KY 41018
District: Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District
Early Learning Center 450 Bartlett Avenue
Erlanger, KY 41018
District: Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District
Ignite Institute 37 Atlantic Avenue
Erlanger, KY 41018
St Henry School 3825 Dixie Hwy
Elsmere, KY 41018
District: Private School
St Henry District High School 3755 Scheben Dr
Erlanger, KY 41018
District: Private School
Mary Queen Of Heaven School 1130 Donaldson Hwy
Erlanger, KY 41018
District: Private School
Twelve Stone Christian Academy Inc 116 Common Wealth Ave
Erlanger, KY 41018
District: Private School
Grace Academy Of Creative Learning 3126 Riggs Rd
Erlanger, KY 41018
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 41018


Ross Medical Education Center-Erlanger 600 Rodeo Drive, Ste. 2
Erlanger, KY 41018
Type: Post Secondary
Empire Beauty School-Florence 7285 Turfway Rd
Florence, KY 41042
Type: Post Secondary
Beckfield College-Florence 16 Spiral Drive
Florence, KY 41042
Type: Post Secondary
Thomas More University 333 Thomas More Parkway
Crestview Hills, KY 41017-3495
Type: Post Secondary
American College Of Barbering - Florence 7901 Dream Street Suite #2
Florence, KY 41042-1801
Type: Post Secondary
Gateway Community And Technical College 500 Technology Way
Florence, KY 41042
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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