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Newport, KY
City in Campbell County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 41071.
Population
13,967
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
5,064
ZIP codes
1
Newport and its ZIP codes
Newport at a glance
- Newport is about 44 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- It is the 33rd most populous of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- Households here earn a median of $60,853 a year, 5% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $217,600 (6% above Kentucky) and median rent is $1,087 a month.
Local data for Newport, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Newport, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,853
Poverty rate
20.8%
Median home value
$217,600
Median rent
$1,087/mo
Homeownership
47.7%
Bachelor's or higher
36.3%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
19.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,044), Irish Americans (2,322), Italian Americans (976).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Campbell County. PPP loans are for Newport.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,130
32,037 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,948
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$540M
FY 2026, $5,798 per person
PPP loans
$52.2M
525 loans, 6,186 jobs reported
How people get to work
Newport, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.8%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked5.9%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home21.2%
Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newport, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
356
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
335
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 24°F
43.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
ZIP codes in Newport
1 in or overlapping Newport. Population shown
Cities near Newport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodlawnCity | 0.9 mi | 0.1 |
| BellevueCity | 1.4 mi | 0.9 |
| SouthgateCity | 1.7 mi | 1.5 |
| Fort ThomasCity | 1.8 mi | 5.7 |
| DaytonCity | 2.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Park HillsCity | 2.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Kenton ValeCity | 2.9 mi | 0.1 |
| WilderCity | 3 mi | 3.6 |
| LudlowCity | 3.5 mi | 0.9 |
| Highland HeightsCity | 3.7 mi | 2.6 |
| Fort WrightCity | 3.8 mi | 3.4 |
| Cincinnati, OHCity | 3.9 mi | 77.9 |
| BromleyCity | 4.1 mi | 0.4 |
| CovingtonCity | 4.1 mi | 13.2 |
| Fort MitchellCity | 4.6 mi | 3.1 |
| Cold SpringCity | 5.1 mi | 4.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newport, KY in?
- Newport is in Campbell County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Newport, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Newport include 41071.
- What is the population of Newport, KY?
- About 13,967 people live in Newport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newport?
- Nearby places include Woodlawn (0.9 mi), Bellevue (1.4 mi), Southgate (1.7 mi), Fort Thomas (1.8 mi), Dayton (2.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023