42301 ZIP Code
Owensboro, Kentucky
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 42301 |
| City/Town: | Owensboro |
| County: | Daviess |
| State: | Kentucky |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 45,851 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,478 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,633 |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,859 |
| Median Home Value: | $168,300 |
| Land Area: | 173.0 sq miles
448.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.3 sq miles
5.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.7358, -87.2494 |
Population Information (42301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 45,851 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 22,235 | 48.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 23,616 | 51.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,296 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,237 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,167 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,236 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,907 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,054 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,333 | 11.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,461 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,013 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,849 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,364 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,202 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 732 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (42301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $168,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $872 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 19,859 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,549 | 93.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,310 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,717 | 63.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,832 | 36.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (42301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 30,008 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 840 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,854 | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,717 | 32.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,494 | 21.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,286 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,778 | 15.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,039 | 10.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (42301 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,478 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $76,792 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $76,220 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,633 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (42301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 22,619 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,695 | 96.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 890 | 3.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,808 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,838 | 82.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,902 | 13.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 910 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 45 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (42301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 38,614 | 84.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,119 | 6.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 46 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,198 | 2.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 18 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 779 | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,077 | 4.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,526 | 3.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,385 | 3.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 935 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 96 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 21 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 333 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (42301 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,142 | 6.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,032 | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,734 | 9.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,499 | 8.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,570 | 13.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,126 | 16.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,446 | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,876 | 15.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,440 | 7.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 684 | 3.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (42301 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 18,116 | 83.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,766 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 55 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 292 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 120 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,030 | 4.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (42301 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 570 | 2.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 945 | 4.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,839 | 17.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 399 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,036 | 9.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,261 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 206 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,533 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,044 | 9.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,533 | 25.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,746 | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 951 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 632 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (42301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.5% | 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 (42301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 43,212 | 94.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 30,748 | 67.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 19,159 | 41.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,363 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (42301 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,453 | 72.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,256 | 33.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,986 | 26.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,526 | 8.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 268 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,543 | 13.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (42301 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 14,770 | 74.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 242 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,159 | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,027 | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 827 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 532 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 829 | 4.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 473 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (42301 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 141 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,302 | 6.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,979 | 10.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,963 | 9.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,823 | 9.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,762 | 18.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,256 | 16.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,961 | 14.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,157 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,515 | 7.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (42301 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 159 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,041 | 10.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,782 | 24.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,001 | 45.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,318 | 16.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 558 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (42301 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 12,506 | 67.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 623 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,314 | 28.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 14 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 23 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 63 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (42301 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,533 | 8.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,198 | 33.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,644 | 35.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,174 | 22.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (42301 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 549 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,905 | 16.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,282 | 19.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,715 | 23.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,467 | 21.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,444 | 12.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 355 | 3.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (42301 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,339 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $461 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $872 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.24 | 2.38 |
Households (42301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,549 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,154 | 44.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,273 | 17.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,225 | 17.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,604 | 30.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,350 | 34.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,488 | 29.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.42 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (42301 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,356 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,834 | 33.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,652 | 49.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 528 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,059 | 11.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,018 | 28.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (42301 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,089 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 956 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 584 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,117 | 46.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,393 | 21.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,039 | 18.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (42301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 34,203 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,155 | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 45,575 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,996 | 17.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 844 | 10.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,199 | 52.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,953 | 36.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (42301 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 38,663 | 84.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,804 | 14.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,267 | 62.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,311 | 34.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 928 | 13.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 226 | 3.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (42301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 44,051 | 96.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 162 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,800 | 1111.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,800 | 1111.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,800 | 1111.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 125 | 77.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 43 | 26.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 663 | 409.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 13 | 8.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (42301 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 42,555 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 40,127 | 94.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,428 | 5.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,113 | 2.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 164 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,094 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 57 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (42301 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,549 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 17,075 | 92.1% | 89.4% |
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