| ZIP Code | 42101 |
|---|---|
| City | Bowling Green |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Warren County |
| Area Code | 270/364 |
| Elevation | 496 ft |
| Latitude | 37.058097 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -86.463061 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 21227 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 28.0 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.45 |
| Below Poverty | 23.4% ▲ 134% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.9% ▼ 18% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.9% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,259 (4.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 9,161 (30.4%) |
| Some College | 4,702 (15.6%) |
| Associates | 5,398 (17.9%) |
| Bachelors | 2,970 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,635 (22%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $49,045 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $188,200 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $905/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 26,062 |
| Vacant Units | 2,399 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 26,062 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,399 |
| Owner Occupied | 46.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 53.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
ZIP code 42101 is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, within Warren County. With a population of 63,290, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 28 years. Economically, 42101 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $49,045 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 42101 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $188,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $905 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (46.9%) and renters (53.1%). Median home values have increased by 51% since 2019.
The population of 42101 is majority White (67.74%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 23.4%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 42101 stands at 4.9%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 42101 in Bowling Green, KY is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a young community. With 63,290 residents, a median household income of $49,045, and a median home value of $188,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Kentucky.