City

Bowling Green, KY

4 ZIP codes  ·  Warren County  ·  Kentucky

👥126,490Population
💰$63,347Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂32.8Median Age
🏠$239,024Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓42.4%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.5%Hispanic: 7.3%Black: 9.1%Asian: 4.9%Other: 4.5%Race
White73.5%
Hispanic7.3%
Black9.1%
Asian4.9%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
16%
25–44
26%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty17.2% ▲ 72% above avg
College Grads42.4% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma2,275 (3.3%)
HS Graduate17,823 (25.6%)
Some College8,404 (12.1%)
Associates10,594 (15.2%)
Bachelors6,296 (9%)
Graduate Degree24,287 (34.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.3%HS Grad: 25.6%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 34.9%Edu
No HS3.3%
HS Grad25.6%
Some College12.1%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate34.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.2%Renter: 45.8%Tenure
Owner54.2%
Renter45.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,347 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$239,024 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$964/mo
Total Housing Units54,020
Vacant Units3,953

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
59%
About Bowling Green, KY

Bowling Green is a city in Kentucky, located in Warren County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 126,490 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.77 years.

Economically, Bowling Green is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,347 is below the national average. Approximately 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bowling Green is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $239,024, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $963 per month.

The population of Bowling Green is well-educated. 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (73.5%).

Bowling Green, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Bowling Green
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42101 63,290 $49,045 $188,200 $905 4.9% 31.9% 46.9%
42103 21,927 $84,624 $303,700 $1,104 2.1% 55.4% 61.7%
42104 41,273 $73,975 $282,600 $980 5.9% 51.6% 61.5%