Kentucky · City Profile
Bowling Green, KY
Bowling Green sits in Warren, Kentucky, and is covered by 4 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 124,456 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).
Each ZIP code in Bowling Green has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.
Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $238,866 and median asking rent runs around $969 per month. Median household income hovers around $66,645. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.
ZIP codes in Bowling Green
| ZIP | County | Population | Median income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42101 | Warren | 62,041 | $47,003 | $170,300 |
| 42102 | Warren | 0 | — | — |
| 42103 | Warren | 22,130 | $79,475 | $281,800 |
| 42104 | Warren | 40,285 | $73,458 | $264,500 |
Thinking about relocating to Bowling Green?
A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:
- Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
- Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $238,866, and median rent is $969. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
- Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
- Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.