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Burlington, KY
Census-designated place in Boone County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 41005.
Population
18,008
Land area
8.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,043
ZIP codes
1
Burlington and its ZIP codes
Burlington at a glance
- Burlington is about 18 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- It is the 24th most populous of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- Households here earn a median of $109,308 a year, 72% more than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $254,300 (24% above Kentucky) and median rent is $1,489 a month.
Local data for Burlington, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Burlington, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$109,308
Poverty rate
5.5%
Median home value
$254,300
Median rent
$1,489/mo
Homeownership
73.4%
Bachelor's or higher
31.8%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,156), Irish Americans (2,386), Italian Americans (824).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Boone County. PPP loans are for Burlington.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,495
105,521 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,196
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$854M
FY 2026, $6,283 per person
How people get to work
Burlington, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.4%
- Worked from home12.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Burlington, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
488
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
54
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
ZIP codes in Burlington
1 in or overlapping Burlington. Population shown
Cities near Burlington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OakbrookCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 3.2 |
| HebronCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 6.4 |
| FlorenceCity | 4.7 mi | 11.2 |
| UnionCity | 5.2 mi | 3.8 |
| FrancisvilleCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 8.5 |
| BelleviewCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.4 |
| ErlangerCity | 6.3 mi | 8.4 |
| ElsmereCity | 6.6 mi | 2.6 |
| Delhi Hills, OHCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.5 |
| Villa HillsCity | 7.3 mi | 3.6 |
| Crestview HillsCity | 7.6 mi | 1.9 |
| Addyston, OHVillage | 7.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Crescent SpringsCity | 8 mi | 1.5 |
| PetersburgCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Delshire, OHCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Lakeside ParkCity | 8.3 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Burlington, KY in?
- Burlington is in Boone County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Burlington, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Burlington include 41005.
- What is the population of Burlington, KY?
- About 18,008 people live in Burlington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Burlington?
- Nearby places include Oakbrook (2.6 mi), Hebron (2.7 mi), Florence (4.7 mi), Union (5.2 mi), Francisville (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023