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Elsmere, KY
City in Kenton County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 41018.
Population
9,205
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
3,502
ZIP codes
1
Elsmere and its ZIP codes
Elsmere at a glance
- Elsmere is about 30 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- It is the 50th most populous of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- Households here earn a median of $60,503 a year, 5% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,900 (16% below Kentucky) and median rent is $1,351 a month.
Local data for Elsmere, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elsmere, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,503
Poverty rate
15.6%
Median home value
$171,900
Median rent
$1,351/mo
Homeownership
75.1%
Bachelor's or higher
24.3%
Median age
30.6
Average commute
18.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,293), Irish Americans (1,558), Mexican Americans (331).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kenton County. PPP loans are for Elsmere.
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
Elsmere, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.6%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.7%
- Worked from home10.4%
Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elsmere, 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 Elsmere
1 in or overlapping Elsmere. Population shown
Cities near Elsmere
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ErlangerCity | 1.5 mi | 8.4 |
| EdgewoodCity | 2.3 mi | 4.3 |
| FlorenceCity | 2.5 mi | 11.2 |
| Crestview HillsCity | 2.5 mi | 1.9 |
| Lakeside ParkCity | 3.2 mi | 0.8 |
| OakbrookCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 3.2 |
| Fort MitchellCity | 4.2 mi | 3.1 |
| Crescent SpringsCity | 4.4 mi | 1.5 |
| Villa HillsCity | 4.7 mi | 3.6 |
| IndependenceCity | 4.9 mi | 17.7 |
| UnionCity | 4.9 mi | 3.8 |
| Fort WrightCity | 4.9 mi | 3.4 |
| CovingtonCity | 5 mi | 13.2 |
| Taylor MillCity | 5.3 mi | 6.1 |
| Kenton ValeCity | 5.8 mi | 0.1 |
| BromleyCity | 6.1 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elsmere, KY in?
- Elsmere is in Kenton County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Elsmere, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Elsmere include 41018.
- What is the population of Elsmere, KY?
- About 9,205 people live in Elsmere, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elsmere?
- Nearby places include Erlanger (1.5 mi), Edgewood (2.3 mi), Florence (2.5 mi), Crestview Hills (2.5 mi), Lakeside Park (3.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023