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Florence, KY
City in Boone County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 41042.
Population
32,803
Land area
11.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,935
ZIP codes
1
Florence and its ZIP codes
Florence at a glance
- Florence is about 26 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- It is the 8th most populous of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- Households here earn a median of $71,003 a year, 11% more than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $210,700 and median rent is $1,329 a month.
Local data for Florence, KY
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools12
- Colleges2
- Libraries2
- Banks17
- Post Offices2
- Parks12
- Grocery Stores28
- Restaurants224
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies2
- Dialysis Centers3
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places5
Housing and community stats
Florence, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,003
Poverty rate
9.5%
Median home value
$210,700
Median rent
$1,329/mo
Homeownership
57.5%
Bachelor's or higher
26.4%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,834), Irish Americans (4,544), Mexican Americans (1,721).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Boone County. PPP loans are for Florence.
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
PPP loans
$128M
1,444 loans, 15,695 jobs reported
How people get to work
Florence, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.9%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home11.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Florence, 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 zone5 historic places
ZIP codes in Florence
1 in or overlapping Florence. Population shown
Cities near Florence
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OakbrookCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 3.2 |
| ElsmereCity | 2.5 mi | 2.6 |
| UnionCity | 2.7 mi | 3.8 |
| ErlangerCity | 3.2 mi | 8.4 |
| Crestview HillsCity | 4.6 mi | 1.9 |
| BurlingtonCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 8.8 |
| EdgewoodCity | 4.8 mi | 4.3 |
| Lakeside ParkCity | 5.4 mi | 0.8 |
| HebronCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 6.4 |
| Villa HillsCity | 6 mi | 3.6 |
| Crescent SpringsCity | 6.1 mi | 1.5 |
| IndependenceCity | 6.3 mi | 17.7 |
| Fort MitchellCity | 6.4 mi | 3.1 |
| Delhi Hills, OHCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.5 |
| Fort WrightCity | 7.3 mi | 3.4 |
| CovingtonCity | 7.5 mi | 13.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Florence, KY in?
- Florence is in Boone County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Florence, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Florence include 41042.
- What is the population of Florence, KY?
- About 32,803 people live in Florence, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Florence?
- Nearby places include Oakbrook (2.1 mi), Elsmere (2.5 mi), Union (2.7 mi), Erlanger (3.2 mi), Crestview Hills (4.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023