42103 ZIP Code
Bowling Green, Kentucky
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 42103 |
| City/Town: | Bowling Green |
| County: | Warren |
| State: | Kentucky |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,130 |
| Median Household Income: | $79,475 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,560 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,146 |
| Median Home Value: | $281,800 |
| Land Area: | 70.4 sq miles
182.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.9651, -86.3246 |
Population Information (42103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,130 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,163 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,967 | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,302 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,449 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,322 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 976 | 4.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,802 | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,155 | 14.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,667 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,893 | 13.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,375 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,819 | 8.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,003 | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,023 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 344 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (42103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $281,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,051 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,146 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,516 | 93.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 630 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,807 | 61.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,709 | 39.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (42103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,279 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 605 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 485 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,368 | 22.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,421 | 15.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,082 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,150 | 27.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,168 | 20.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 47.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (42103 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $79,475 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $132,759 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $106,637 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,560 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (42103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,485 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,161 | 97.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 324 | 2.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,394 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,857 | 81.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,405 | 11.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 769 | 6.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 130 | 1.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (42103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,672 | 84.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,038 | 4.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 63 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,460 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 285 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 612 | 2.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 477 | 2.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,464 | 6.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 900 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 48 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 21 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 495 | 2.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (42103 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 688 | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 137 | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 710 | 7.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 508 | 5.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,094 | 11.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,216 | 12.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,526 | 16.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,438 | 15.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 996 | 10.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,203 | 12.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (42103 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,082 | 82.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,123 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 20 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 52 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 628 | 5.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (42103 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 39 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 583 | 4.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,857 | 15.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 449 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,465 | 12.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 671 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 110 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 798 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,574 | 12.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,784 | 22.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,289 | 10.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 343 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 199 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (42103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.4% | 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 (42103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,075 | 95.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,443 | 78.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,861 | 31.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,047 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (42103 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,654 | 80.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,707 | 28.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,255 | 23.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 212 | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 102 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 638 | 6.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (42103 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,532 | 64.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 137 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 210 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 593 | 5.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 923 | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 788 | 7.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 497 | 4.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 466 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (42103 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 198 | 2.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,684 | 16.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,740 | 17.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,790 | 17.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,388 | 13.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,250 | 12.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 896 | 8.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 463 | 4.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 436 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 301 | 3.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (42103 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 68 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,033 | 10.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,388 | 23.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,256 | 41.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,730 | 17.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 671 | 6.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (42103 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,617 | 38.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 349 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,296 | 55.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 48 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 52 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 46 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 108 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (42103 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 208 | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,582 | 37.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,535 | 37.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,191 | 23.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (42103 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 304 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 131 | 2.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 415 | 7.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 586 | 10.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,777 | 30.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,507 | 26.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 938 | 16.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 149 | 2.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (42103 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,690 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $542 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,051 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.11 | 2.38 |
Households (42103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,516 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,461 | 46.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,724 | 18.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,886 | 19.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,568 | 27.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,598 | 27.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,384 | 25.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.32 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (42103 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,004 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,785 | 30.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,827 | 53.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 226 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 979 | 10.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,383 | 26.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (42103 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,325 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 410 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 361 | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,013 | 37.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 987 | 18.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,554 | 29.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (42103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,366 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,354 | 7.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,122 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,332 | 10.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 176 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,365 | 58.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 791 | 33.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (42103 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,797 | 84.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,130 | 14.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,616 | 51.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,374 | 43.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 852 | 27.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 140 | 4.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (42103 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,989 | 90.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 270 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,141 | 793.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,141 | 793.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,141 | 793.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 123 | 45.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 73 | 27.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 706 | 261.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 48 | 17.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (42103 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,828 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,141 | 87.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,687 | 12.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 984 | 4.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 377 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,142 | 5.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 184 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (42103 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,516 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,169 | 96.4% | 89.4% |
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