City

Independence, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Kenton County  ·  Kentucky

👥32,192Population
💰$100,169Median HH Income▲ 31% above avg
🎂36.5Median Age
🏠$241,600Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓50.0%College Grads▲ 29% above avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 49% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 1.5%Asian: 1.3%Other: 2.3%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic1.6%
Black1.5%
Asian1.3%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
25%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.84
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads50.0% ▲ 29% above avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 49% below avg
No HS Diploma271 (1.3%)
HS Graduate4,952 (24%)
Some College2,407 (11.7%)
Associates2,696 (13.1%)
Bachelors2,302 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree8,018 (38.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 24%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 38.8%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad24.0%
Some College11.7%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate38.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.4%Renter: 13.6%Tenure
Owner86.4%
Renter13.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
43%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$100,169 ▲ 31% above avg
Median Home Value$241,600 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,219/mo
Total Housing Units11,643
Vacant Units308

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
59%
About Independence, KY

Independence is a city in Kentucky, located in Kenton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 32,192 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.5 years.

Economically, Independence is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $100,169 is above the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Independence is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $241,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,219 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Independence is well-educated. 50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.04%).

Independence, KY offers residents above-average earning potential within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Independence
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41051 32,192 $100,169 $241,600 $1,219 2.5% 50.0% 86.4%