ZIP Code · KY

ZIP 41005

Part of Burlington, KY

Pop. 25,718·Boone County·2nd most expensive ZIP in Kentucky

Median rent (all units)

$2,148/mo

Year-over-Year

+12.8%

Month-over-Month

-0.9%

vs US Median

+$216

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 41005 · $2,148

More expensive than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,200

1 BR

$1,310

2 BR

$1,690

3 BR

$2,230

4 BR+

$2,470

Research median

$1,690/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 41005 is 1.2% below its high of $2,173 in February 2026, at $2,148 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Kentucky

Rent in ZIP 41005 changed +12.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 63 Kentucky ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.3%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 2 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($112,083) is $2,802 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,470).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 41042, 6 miles away, rents for 29% less ($1,522/mo), about $7,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 41005. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$25,776/yr

At $2,148/mo median

Location

CityBurlington

StateKY

CountyBoone County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 12.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+12.8% YoY, -0.9% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 41005 (Burlington, KY) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 31.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

25,718

Median income

$112,083

Median age

36.9

Renters

22%

Age distribution

23.7%

23.1%

27.6%

12.3%

13.5%

Under 1823.7%

18–3423.1%

35–5427.6%

55–6412.3%

65+13.5%

Gender

49.5%

50.5%

Male49.5%

Female50.5%

Race & ethnicity

85.9%

White85.9%

Black2.2%

Hispanic4.8%

Asian2.9%

Other4.2%

Education (25+)

33.1%

29.4%

31.9%

No HS diploma5.7%

HS diploma33.1%

Some college29.4%

Bachelor's+31.9%

Housing tenure

78%

22%

Owner78%

Renter22%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 41005 in Burlington, KY has changed in 5 years

Income

$91,979 → $112,083

up 21.9%

Population

25,048 → 25,718

up 2.7%

Renter share

19.2% → 22%

+2.8 pts

Bachelor's+

29.5% → 31.9%

+2.4 pts

Household income in the area moved from $91,979 to $112,083 across the same window, up 21.9% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 41005 in Burlington, KY adding about 670 residents over the five-year window, up 2.7% on net. The renter share has risen from 19.2% to 22%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 29.5% to 31.9% across the same window.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 41005 covers Burlington, KY. The median rent here is $2,148/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,690/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($112,083/yr), ZIP 41005 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 41005?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (about $41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,148/mo in ZIP 41005. The local median household income is $112,083/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 41005?

Rent in ZIP 41005 has risen 12.8% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 1.2% below its high of $2,173 in February 2026.

How does ZIP 41005 compare to other ZIPs in Kentucky?

ZIP 41005 is one of the pricier among Kentucky ZIP codes for rent, ranking #2 of 78 at $2,148/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 41005 changed +12.8%, against a typical +3.3% across the 63 Kentucky ZIP codes Zillow tracks.