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Edgewood, KY
City in Kenton County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 41017.
Population
8,447
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,982
ZIP codes
1
Edgewood and its ZIP codes
Edgewood at a glance
- Edgewood is about 17 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 56th among 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $119,028, 87% above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $312,200 (52% above Kentucky) and median rent is $1,073 a month.
Local data for Edgewood, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Edgewood, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$119,028
Poverty rate
3.8%
Median home value
$312,200
Median rent
$1,073/mo
Homeownership
92.9%
Bachelor's or higher
54.9%
Median age
45.5
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,184), Irish Americans (1,565), Italian Americans (382).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kenton County. PPP loans are for Edgewood.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,992
75,385 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,130
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.03B
FY 2026, $6,064 per person
How people get to work
Edgewood, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.1%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home19.3%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Edgewood, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
371
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
189
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Edgewood
1 in or overlapping Edgewood. Population shown
Cities near Edgewood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Crestview HillsCity | 1.6 mi | 1.9 |
| Lakeside ParkCity | 1.7 mi | 0.8 |
| ErlangerCity | 2.3 mi | 8.4 |
| ElsmereCity | 2.3 mi | 2.6 |
| Fort MitchellCity | 2.6 mi | 3.1 |
| CovingtonCity | 2.7 mi | 13.2 |
| Fort WrightCity | 2.9 mi | 3.4 |
| Taylor MillCity | 3.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Crescent SpringsCity | 3.4 mi | 1.5 |
| Kenton ValeCity | 3.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Villa HillsCity | 4.2 mi | 3.6 |
| FairviewCity | 4.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Park HillsCity | 4.5 mi | 0.8 |
| IndependenceCity | 4.7 mi | 17.7 |
| BromleyCity | 4.8 mi | 0.4 |
| FlorenceCity | 4.8 mi | 11.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Edgewood, KY in?
- Edgewood is in Kenton County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Edgewood, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Edgewood include 41017.
- What is the population of Edgewood, KY?
- About 8,447 people live in Edgewood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Edgewood?
- Nearby places include Crestview Hills (1.6 mi), Lakeside Park (1.7 mi), Erlanger (2.3 mi), Elsmere (2.3 mi), Fort Mitchell (2.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023