42104 ZIP Code
Bowling Green, Kentucky
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 42104 |
| City/Town: | Bowling Green |
| County: | Warren |
| State: | Kentucky |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,285 |
| Median Household Income: | $73,458 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,670 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,053 |
| Median Home Value: | $264,500 |
| Land Area: | 58.0 sq miles
150.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.8769, -86.4512 |
Population Information (42104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,285 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,631 | 48.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,654 | 51.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,206 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,248 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,954 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,387 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,563 | 11.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,212 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,106 | 12.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,839 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,676 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,032 | 5.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,324 | 8.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,029 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 709 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (42104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $264,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $964 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,053 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,203 | 95.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 850 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,138 | 62.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,065 | 37.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (42104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,927 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,139 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,156 | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,127 | 23.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,903 | 18.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,079 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,455 | 24.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,068 | 15.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 40.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (42104 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $73,458 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $91,861 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $93,535 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,670 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (42104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,530 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,356 | 94.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,174 | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,651 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,331 | 80.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,985 | 14.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 989 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 51 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (42104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 33,128 | 82.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,326 | 5.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 4 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,865 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 340 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 257 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,365 | 3.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 615 | 1.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,052 | 2.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 604 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 19 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 429 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (42104 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 814 | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 512 | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 997 | 6.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,321 | 8.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,693 | 10.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,997 | 18.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,351 | 14.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,879 | 17.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,495 | 9.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,144 | 7.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (42104 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,764 | 77.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,280 | 11.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 27 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 341 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 175 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,429 | 7.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (42104 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 306 | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 610 | 3.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,236 | 15.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 587 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,322 | 11.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,023 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 205 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,295 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,892 | 9.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,047 | 24.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,384 | 11.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 878 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 571 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (42104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.0% | 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 (42104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 37,510 | 93.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 28,410 | 70.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,172 | 35.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,471 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (42104 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,987 | 80.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,428 | 27.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,945 | 24.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 463 | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 404 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,304 | 8.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (42104 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,108 | 65.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 511 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 753 | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,137 | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 850 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,113 | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,211 | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 370 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (42104 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 428 | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,551 | 15.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,538 | 26.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,578 | 15.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,350 | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,114 | 12.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,169 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 562 | 3.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 372 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 391 | 2.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (42104 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 82 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,275 | 7.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,889 | 22.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,901 | 40.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,230 | 24.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 676 | 4.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (42104 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,281 | 51.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 520 | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,254 | 44.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 54 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 94 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (42104 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,165 | 7.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,795 | 29.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,688 | 41.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,555 | 21.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (42104 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 326 | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 122 | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 723 | 7.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,514 | 14.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,774 | 37.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,033 | 29.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 540 | 5.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 106 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (42104 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,523 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $525 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $964 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.65 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.17 | 2.38 |
Households (42104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,203 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,744 | 47.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,539 | 21.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,935 | 18.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,098 | 25.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,940 | 30.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,164 | 25.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.47 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.08 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (42104 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,200 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,686 | 35.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,300 | 51.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 424 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,619 | 10.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,793 | 29.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (42104 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,271 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 628 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 422 | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,204 | 40.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,321 | 22.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,696 | 26.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (42104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,149 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,039 | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 39,981 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,707 | 11.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 250 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,563 | 54.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,894 | 40.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (42104 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,360 | 77.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,709 | 21.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,213 | 59.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,224 | 37.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,714 | 19.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 272 | 3.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (42104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 35,658 | 88.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 397 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,627 | 1165.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,627 | 1165.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,627 | 1165.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 915 | 230.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 388 | 97.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 223 | 56.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 283 | 71.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 125 | 31.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (42104 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 38,079 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 32,910 | 86.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,169 | 13.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 443 | 1.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,772 | 4.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,345 | 6.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 609 | 1.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (42104 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,203 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,364 | 94.8% | 89.4% |
Bowling Green, KY42104