Independence, KY: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Looking for facts about Independence? It is a small incorporated city in Kenton County, Kentucky, with an estimated 28,521 people according to our dataset. It lies at 38.951°N, 84.549°W in Eastern time. The sections below cover its size, ZIP codes, neighbors and distances.

What are the key facts about Independence, KY?

What is the population of Independence, KY?

Independence has an estimated population of 28,521. That makes it the 16th largest of the 538 places we list in Kentucky, and the 2nd largest of 17 places in Kenton County. The typical place in Kentucky has about 814 residents, so Independence is roughly 35.0 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Kentucky with a similar population include Nicholasville (30,912), Somerset (30,053), Henderson (28,207), Jeffersontown (27,715), Winchester (26,083). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Independence differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Independence?

Independence has about 1,624 people per square mile (627 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Kentucky, it is denser than about 74% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Independence use?

The postal data lists a single ZIP code for Independence: 41051. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 4 are assigned to the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley (Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Independence in?

Independence is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/New_York). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Tell City, IN, about 138 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Independence located in Kentucky?

Independence lies in the northern part of Kentucky, at 38.951° north latitude and 84.549° west longitude. The state capital, Frankfort, is about 55 miles to the south. The closest listed place in another state is Delhi Hills, OH, roughly 10 miles to the north, which shows how near Independence is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Cincinnati, OH, 13 miles to the north.

Which cities are near Independence, KY?

The closest listed place to Independence is Edgewood, KY, 4.1 miles to the north. Of the eight nearest places below, 7 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Independence in?

Independence is in Kenton County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 21117. The county contains 17 places in our data, 9 of which have their own page here and 8 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Covington (40,341), Erlanger (19,246), Edgewood (8,759), Elsmere (8,595), Fort Mitchell (8,241). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Independence from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Independence is closest to Chicago, IL at about 259 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,898 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Independence?

Yes. Our data lists 11 other places named Independence: Independence, MO (116,672), Independence, OR (10,272), Independence, KS (8,931), Independence, OH (7,175), Independence, IA (6,124), Independence, MN (3,803), Independence, LA (1,893), Independence, WI (1,303), and 3 more. When you search for Independence, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Independence in Kenton County, Kentucky.

Planning a move to Independence?

If you are weighing Independence, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

Where to go next

Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.