Erlanger Kentucky Map

About Erlanger, Kentucky

Erlanger is a locality in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of 19,875. The population density is 905.4 people per km². Erlanger is located at 39.0167°N, 84.6008°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 41018.

Erlanger unfolds across a rolling landscape where the Ohio River's influence can be felt in the very air, a humid breath carrying the scent of distant green hills and the faint hum of traffic from nearby arteries. It lies 1.9 miles north-east of Florence, KY (from Florence, KY: bearing 48°T), and is situated 7.5 miles south-west of Cincinnati. The terrain here is not dramatic, but possesses a subtle, persistent character, a gentle rise and fall of land that cradles neighborhoods and businesses alike. Mature trees, oaks and maples mostly, stand sentinel along residential streets, their canopies weaving a dappled shade that softens the bright Kentucky sun. In the quiet of late afternoon, the light slants low, casting long, warm shadows that stretch across well-tended lawns and the occasional weathered fence post, imbuing the ordinary with a fleeting, painterly beauty. The story of Erlanger is one of expansion and connection, evolving from its agricultural roots into a vital hub within the Northern Kentucky region. Its development was spurred by the arrival of the railroad, a transformative force that brought industry and people, shaping the local economy in ways still evident today. While manufacturing and distribution now form significant pillars of Erlanger's commerce, a sense of community persists, nurtured by local parks and gathering spots that offer respite from the workday. The town retains a character that is both practical and welcoming, a place where the echoes of its past are not forgotten but are instead woven into the ongoing narrative of daily life, a quiet affirmation of place against the backdrop of a changing world.

About This Erlanger Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Erlanger, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.016728, -84.600777. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Erlanger and Kenton County.

Detailed location data for Erlanger includes the ZIP code (41018), telephone area code (859), county seat of Kenton County (Covington), and school district assignment (Kenton County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Erlanger is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.