Checked
Independence, KY
City in Kenton County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 41051.
Population
29,392
Land area
17.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,657
ZIP codes
1
Independence and its ZIP codes
Independence at a glance
- Independence is about 14 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 12th among 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $102,361, 61% above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $263,700 (28% above Kentucky) and median rent is $1,250 a month.
Local data for Independence, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Independence, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$102,361
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$263,700
Median rent
$1,250/mo
Homeownership
83.8%
Bachelor's or higher
36.4%
Median age
33.7
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,774), Irish Americans (4,800), Italian Americans (740).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kenton County. PPP loans are for Independence.
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
PPP loans
$17.39M
340 loans, 2,014 jobs reported
How people get to work
Independence, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home13.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Independence, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
ZIP codes in Independence
1 in or overlapping Independence. Population shown
Cities near Independence
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EdgewoodCity | 4.7 mi | 4.3 |
| Ryland HeightsCity | 4.8 mi | 5.3 |
| FairviewCity | 4.9 mi | 0.7 |
| ElsmereCity | 4.9 mi | 2.6 |
| Taylor MillCity | 4.9 mi | 6.1 |
| ErlangerCity | 6.1 mi | 8.4 |
| CovingtonCity | 6.1 mi | 13.2 |
| Crestview HillsCity | 6.2 mi | 1.9 |
| FlorenceCity | 6.3 mi | 11.2 |
| Lakeside ParkCity | 6.4 mi | 0.8 |
| WaltonCity | 6.7 mi | 4.8 |
| Fort WrightCity | 7 mi | 3.4 |
| Fort MitchellCity | 7.1 mi | 3.1 |
| ClaryvilleCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 7.2 |
| UnionCity | 7.3 mi | 3.8 |
| WilderCity | 7.5 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Independence, KY in?
- Independence is in Kenton County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Independence, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Independence include 41051.
- What is the population of Independence, KY?
- About 29,392 people live in Independence, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Independence?
- Nearby places include Edgewood (4.7 mi), Ryland Heights (4.8 mi), Fairview (4.9 mi), Elsmere (4.9 mi), Taylor Mill (4.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023