Owensboro, KY — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 42301 serves a portion of Owensboro, Kentucky, within Daviess County. This community is home to approximately 25,605 residents, with a median age of 34.2 years. The median household income of $35,267 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $201,021 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 42% owner-occupied and 58% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Owensboro is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 89 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 46% and an unemployment rate of 2.4%, 42301 reflects the economic character of Daviess County in Kentucky.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 25,605 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 4,981 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $35,267 | ↓ 48% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $201,021 | ↓ 33% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 89 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | ↓ 38% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 20.1% | ↑ 76% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 46% | ↑ 31% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 34.2 yrs | ↓ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 42% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 58% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 12,290 | — |