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Ludlow, KY
City in Kenton County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 41016.
Population
4,378
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
4,781
ZIP codes
1
Ludlow and its ZIP codes
Ludlow at a glance
- Ludlow is about 42 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- It is the 99th most populous of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $65,284, close to the Kentucky median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $184,800 (10% below Kentucky) and median rent is $1,233 a month.
Local data for Ludlow, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ludlow, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,284
Poverty rate
24.4%
Median home value
$184,800
Median rent
$1,233/mo
Homeownership
76.1%
Bachelor's or higher
38.4%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
20.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,310), Irish Americans (897), Italian Americans (562).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kenton County. PPP loans are for Ludlow.
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
$3.6M
76 loans, 595 jobs reported
How people get to work
Ludlow, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.8%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home12.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ludlow, 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
85° / 22°F
48.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
ZIP codes in Ludlow
1 in or overlapping Ludlow. Population shown
Cities near Ludlow
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BromleyCity | 0.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Park HillsCity | 1.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Delshire, OHCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Crescent SpringsCity | 2.7 mi | 1.5 |
| Fort MitchellCity | 2.9 mi | 3.1 |
| Kenton ValeCity | 3 mi | 0.1 |
| Villa HillsCity | 3.1 mi | 3.6 |
| Fort WrightCity | 3.2 mi | 3.4 |
| NewportCity | 3.5 mi | 2.8 |
| Delhi Hills, OHCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.5 |
| Cincinnati, OHCity | 3.9 mi | 77.9 |
| Lakeside ParkCity | 3.9 mi | 0.8 |
| BellevueCity | 4.1 mi | 0.9 |
| WoodlawnCity | 4.2 mi | 0.1 |
| CovingtonCity | 4.3 mi | 13.2 |
| Crestview HillsCity | 4.5 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ludlow, KY in?
- Ludlow is in Kenton County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Ludlow, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ludlow include 41016.
- What is the population of Ludlow, KY?
- About 4,378 people live in Ludlow, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ludlow?
- Nearby places include Bromley (0.9 mi), Park Hills (1.6 mi), Delshire, OH (2.3 mi), Crescent Springs (2.7 mi), Fort Mitchell (2.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023