42101 ZIP Code
Bowling Green, Kentucky
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 42101 |
| City/Town: | Bowling Green |
| County: | Warren |
| State: | Kentucky |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 62,041 |
| Median Household Income: | $47,003 |
| Per Capita Income: | $24,095 |
| Total Housing Units: | 25,304 |
| Median Home Value: | $170,300 |
| Land Area: | 281.1 sq miles
728.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.3 sq miles
8.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.0581, -86.4631 |
Population Information (42101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 62,041 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 30,442 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 31,599 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 28.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 4,433 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 4,042 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,601 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 6,754 | 10.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 9,019 | 14.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 9,110 | 14.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,137 | 11.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,215 | 10.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,578 | 4.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,881 | 4.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,155 | 6.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,654 | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 462 | 0.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (42101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $170,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $894 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 25,304 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 22,699 | 89.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,605 | 10.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,540 | 46.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 12,159 | 53.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (42101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 34,192 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,730 | 8.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,046 | 8.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 11,210 | 32.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,523 | 22.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,955 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,272 | 12.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,456 | 7.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (42101 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $47,003 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $60,754 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $59,841 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $24,095 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (42101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 32,084 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 30,318 | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,736 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 17,150 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 25,416 | 83.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,722 | 12.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,180 | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (42101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 45,285 | 73.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,281 | 13.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 78 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,318 | 3.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 354 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,043 | 3.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,682 | 5.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,949 | 4.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,876 | 7.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,635 | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 132 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 301 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,808 | 2.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (42101 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,844 | 8.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,399 | 6.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,588 | 11.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,797 | 12.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 3,303 | 14.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,220 | 18.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,702 | 11.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,869 | 12.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 474 | 2.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 503 | 2.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (42101 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 21,214 | 70.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,787 | 12.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 9 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,471 | 4.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 799 | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,112 | 3.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (42101 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 301 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,146 | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 4,410 | 14.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 730 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 4,186 | 13.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,357 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 192 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 679 | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,841 | 9.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,393 | 21.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 4,012 | 13.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,471 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 600 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (42101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 25.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (42101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 55,876 | 90.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 33,819 | 54.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 28,098 | 45.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,356 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (42101 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 18,152 | 80.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,199 | 27.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,695 | 16.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,708 | 7.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 697 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,378 | 19.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (42101 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 14,089 | 55.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 453 | 1.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,450 | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,331 | 9.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,086 | 8.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,620 | 6.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 955 | 3.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,315 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (42101 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 83 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,611 | 14.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,380 | 17.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,745 | 14.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,814 | 11.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,996 | 15.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,371 | 9.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,835 | 7.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 514 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,955 | 7.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (42101 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 445 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,921 | 11.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,363 | 25.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 12,650 | 50.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,452 | 9.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 473 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (42101 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,722 | 34.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,164 | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 13,416 | 59.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 69 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 10 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 261 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 55 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (42101 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,029 | 8.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,001 | 35.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,041 | 35.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,628 | 20.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (42101 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 906 | 8.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,352 | 12.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,679 | 15.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,799 | 26.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,816 | 26.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 708 | 6.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 229 | 2.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 51 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (42101 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,181 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $410 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $894 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.68 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.38 |
Households (42101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 22,699 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,358 | 36.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,786 | 16.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 5,276 | 23.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,603 | 29.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 7,807 | 34.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,807 | 21.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.49 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.10 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (42101 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,276 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 11,292 | 46.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,309 | 38.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 697 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,508 | 10.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 11,456 | 47.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (42101 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 19,445 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 718 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 933 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,297 | 27.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,888 | 14.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 9,609 | 49.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (42101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 47,747 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,877 | 6.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 61,232 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 10,213 | 16.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 1,157 | 11.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 6,699 | 65.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,357 | 23.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (42101 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 45,776 | 73.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 15,416 | 24.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 7,857 | 51.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 7,223 | 46.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,575 | 16.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 336 | 2.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (42101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 56,311 | 90.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 697 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,730 | 822.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,730 | 822.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,730 | 822.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 845 | 121.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,159 | 166.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 165 | 23.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,793 | 257.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 70 | 10.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (42101 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 57,608 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 49,853 | 86.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,755 | 13.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,245 | 5.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,326 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,797 | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,387 | 2.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (42101 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 22,699 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 21,371 | 94.1% | 89.4% |
Bowling Green, KY42101