ZIP Code · KY

ZIP 41071

Part of Newport, KY

Pop. 19,680·Campbell County·23rd most expensive ZIP in Kentucky

Median rent (all units)

$1,531/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.8%

Month-over-Month

+0.4%

vs US Median

-$401

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 41071 · $1,531

More affordable than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$970

1 BR

$1,060

2 BR

$1,370

3 BR

$1,810

4 BR+

$2,000

Research median

$1,370/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 41071 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Kentucky

Rent in ZIP 41071 changed +4.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 63 Kentucky ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.3%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($59,976) is $1,499 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,370); a 3-bedroom is $1,810.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 41014, 1 mile away, rents for 20% less ($1,218/mo), about $3,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 41071. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,372/yr

At $1,531/mo median

Location

CityNewport

StateKY

CountyCampbell County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.8% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 41071 (Newport, KY) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 38.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

19,680

Median income

$59,976

Median age

Renters

47.3%

Age distribution

14.6%

29.4%

23.4%

16%

16.6%

Under 1814.6%

18–3429.4%

35–5423.4%

55–6416%

65+16.6%

Gender

51.7%

48.3%

Male51.7%

Female48.3%

Race & ethnicity

84.7%

White84.7%

Black6.7%

Hispanic4.8%

Asian0.6%

Other3.2%

Education (25+)

24.2%

27.4%

38.4%

No HS diploma9.9%

HS diploma24.2%

Some college27.4%

Bachelor's+38.4%

Housing tenure

52.7%

47.3%

Owner52.7%

Renter47.3%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 41071 in Newport, KY has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,191 → $1,531

up 28.5%

Income

$45,489 → $59,976

up 31.8%

Population

19,860 → 19,680

down 0.9%

Renter share

47.2% → 47.3%

+0.1 pts

Bachelor's+

36.2% → 38.4%

+2.2 pts

Median age

38.4 → 39

+0.6 yrs

Since 2022, the typical rent in ZIP 41071 in Newport, KY has increased from $1,191 to $1,531, a 28.5% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 41071 in Newport, KY now reports about $59,976, up from $45,489 in 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. College-educated residents now make up 38.4% of adults here, versus 36.2% in 2021. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 41071 in Newport, KY reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 41071 covers Newport, KY. The median rent here is $1,531/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($59,976/yr), ZIP 41071 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 41071?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (about $29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,531/mo in ZIP 41071. The local median household income is $59,976/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 41071?

Rent in ZIP 41071 has risen 4.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2022.

How does ZIP 41071 compare to other ZIPs in Kentucky?

ZIP 41071 is one of the pricier among Kentucky ZIP codes for rent, ranking #23 of 78 at $1,531/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 41071 changed +4.8%, against a typical +3.3% across the 63 Kentucky ZIP codes Zillow tracks.