Bowling Green, KY — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 42101 serves a portion of Bowling Green, Kentucky, within Warren County. This community is home to approximately 42,960 residents, with a median age of 31.7 years. The median household income of $44,294 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $177,176 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 74% owner-occupied and 26% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Bowling Green is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 92 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 17% and an unemployment rate of 3.9%, 42101 reflects the economic character of Warren County in Kentucky.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 42,960 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 10,592 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $44,294 | ↓ 34% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $177,176 | ↓ 41% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 92 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | ↓ 0% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 16.0% | ↑ 40% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 17% | ↓ 51% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 31.7 yrs | ↓ 17% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 74% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 26% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 20,620 | — |