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Southgate, KY
City in Campbell County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 41071.
Population
3,717
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,549
ZIP codes
1
Southgate and its ZIP codes
Southgate at a glance
- Southgate is about 22 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- It is the 108th most populous of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- Households here earn a median of $54,421 a year, 15% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $190,800 (7% below Kentucky) and median rent is $1,078 a month.
Local data for Southgate, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Southgate, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,421
Poverty rate
19.8%
Median home value
$190,800
Median rent
$1,078/mo
Homeownership
59.2%
Bachelor's or higher
32.9%
Median age
36.6
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,115), Irish Americans (539), Italian Americans (165).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Campbell County. PPP loans are for Southgate.
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
How people get to work
Southgate, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home9.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Southgate, 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
ZIP codes in Southgate
1 in or overlapping Southgate. Population shown
Cities near Southgate
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fort ThomasCity | 1.5 mi | 5.7 |
| WilderCity | 1.7 mi | 3.6 |
| NewportCity | 1.7 mi | 2.8 |
| WoodlawnCity | 1.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Highland HeightsCity | 2.1 mi | 2.6 |
| BellevueCity | 2.7 mi | 0.9 |
| Kenton ValeCity | 2.9 mi | 0.1 |
| DaytonCity | 3.4 mi | 1.3 |
| Cold SpringCity | 3.4 mi | 4.7 |
| Park HillsCity | 3.5 mi | 0.8 |
| CovingtonCity | 3.6 mi | 13.2 |
| Fort WrightCity | 3.8 mi | 3.4 |
| CrestviewCity | 3.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Silver GroveCity | 4 mi | 1.2 |
| Taylor MillCity | 4.2 mi | 6.1 |
| Salem Heights, OHCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Southgate, KY in?
- Southgate is in Campbell County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Southgate, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Southgate include 41071.
- What is the population of Southgate, KY?
- About 3,717 people live in Southgate, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Southgate?
- Nearby places include Fort Thomas (1.5 mi), Wilder (1.7 mi), Newport (1.7 mi), Woodlawn (1.9 mi), Highland Heights (2.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023