County

Warren County, KY

10 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥144,627Population
💰$65,402Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂34.0Median Age
🏠$237,502Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓41.8%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.9%Hispanic: 6.7%Black: 8.5%Asian: 4.7%Other: 4.3%Race
White75.9%
Hispanic6.7%
Black8.5%
Asian4.7%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
15%
25–44
26%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty16.2% ▲ 62% above avg
College Grads41.8% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma2,423 (3%)
HS Graduate21,694 (26.6%)
Some College9,897 (12.1%)
Associates12,356 (15.2%)
Bachelors8,042 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree27,138 (33.3%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 26.6%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 33.3%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad26.6%
Some College12.1%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate33.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.8%Renter: 42.2%Tenure
Owner57.8%
Renter42.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,402 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$237,502 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$973/mo
Total Housing Units61,749
Vacant Units4,614

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
59%
About Warren County, KY

Warren County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 144,627 residents. With a median age of 34, it is a relatively young county.

Warren County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $65,402 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 16.2% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Warren County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $237,502 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $973.

The residents of Warren County are primarily White (75.9%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Warren County, KY is a solidly middle-class area in Kentucky. The 10 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Warren County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
42122 Alvaton 5,362 $106,919 $293,700 $1,272 4.0% 50.2%
42101 Bowling Green 63,290 $49,045 $188,200 $905 4.9% 31.9%
42103 Bowling Green 21,927 $84,624 $303,700 $1,104 2.1% 55.4%
42104 Bowling Green 41,273 $73,975 $282,600 $980 5.9% 51.6%
42159 Oakland 1,412 $63,744 $263,400 $1,124 0.1% 57.3%
42274 Rockfield 2,668 $80,823 $172,400 $905 1.9% 37.2%
42171 Smiths Grove 7,189 $65,917 $173,300 $877 5.7% 25.1%
42170 Woodburn 1,506 $61,981 $307,100 $1,143 4.2% 37.7%