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Erlanger, KY
City in Kenton County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 41018.
Population
19,875
Land area
8.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,369
ZIP codes
1
Erlanger and its ZIP codes
Erlanger at a glance
- Erlanger is about 21 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- It is the 19th most populous of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- Households here earn a median of $75,840 a year, 19% more than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $209,000 and median rent is $970 a month.
Local data for Erlanger, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Erlanger, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,840
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$209,000
Median rent
$970/mo
Homeownership
69.3%
Bachelor's or higher
32.1%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,779), Irish Americans (3,135), Scottish Americans (684).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kenton County. PPP loans are for Erlanger.
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
$1B
FY 2026, $6,064 per person
PPP loans
$78.8M
560 loans, 8,609 jobs reported
How people get to work
Erlanger, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.3%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home16.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Erlanger, 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 Erlanger
1 in or overlapping Erlanger. Population shown
Cities near Erlanger
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Crestview HillsCity | 1.5 mi | 1.9 |
| ElsmereCity | 1.5 mi | 2.6 |
| Lakeside ParkCity | 2.2 mi | 0.8 |
| EdgewoodCity | 2.3 mi | 4.3 |
| Crescent SpringsCity | 3 mi | 1.5 |
| Fort MitchellCity | 3.2 mi | 3.1 |
| Villa HillsCity | 3.2 mi | 3.6 |
| FlorenceCity | 3.2 mi | 11.2 |
| Fort WrightCity | 4.2 mi | 3.4 |
| OakbrookCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 3.2 |
| CovingtonCity | 4.6 mi | 13.2 |
| BromleyCity | 4.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Delshire, OHCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Delhi Hills, OHCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.5 |
| Kenton ValeCity | 5.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Park HillsCity | 5.2 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Erlanger, KY in?
- Erlanger is in Kenton County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Erlanger, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Erlanger include 41018.
- What is the population of Erlanger, KY?
- About 19,875 people live in Erlanger, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Erlanger?
- Nearby places include Crestview Hills (1.5 mi), Elsmere (1.5 mi), Lakeside Park (2.2 mi), Edgewood (2.3 mi), Crescent Springs (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023