42122 ZIP Code — Alvaton, KY

Warren County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42122 is located in Alvaton, Kentucky, within Warren County. It covers approximately 37.70 square miles and serves a population of 5,385 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42122

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $249,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($105,012) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 42122 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,385

population

37.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42122 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42122

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42122. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alvaton	Acceptable
Alvaton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42103 Bowling Green (6.1 mi) 42104 Bowling Green (6.3 mi) 42164 Scottsville (10.1 mi) 42159 Oakland (11.1 mi) 42170 Woodburn (12.4 mi) 42101 Bowling Green (12.7 mi) 42120 Adolphus (13.2 mi) 42134 Franklin (14 mi) 42274 Rockfield (15.6 mi) 42171 Smiths Grove (15.8 mi) 42123 Austin (19.8 mi) 42163 Rocky Hill (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,385
Population density	143 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	227

Geography
Land area	37.70 sq mi
Water area	0.47 sq mi
Latitude	36.8590
Longitude	-86.3481
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	270/364

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.0%	46.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	31.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	27.6%	17.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	8.4%	4.5%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,385

Population

143

People per sq mi

42.9

Median age

$105,012

Median household income

$50,200

Per capita income

$249,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.9%

Home ownership

3.6%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

1,964

Housing units

38.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

135

Under 5

136

184

5–9

185

279

10–14

281

215

15–19

216

20–24

151

25–34

152

456

35–44

458

344

45–54

346

195

55–59

195

128

60–64

129

398

65–74

399

134

75–84

135

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,536	28.5%
18 and over	3,849	71.5%
65 and over	1,102	20.5%
Median age	42.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.2%

Two or more races 6.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	5,010	89.2%
Two or more races	357	6.4%
Hispanic or Latino	229	4.1%
Asian	18	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.0%	46.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	31.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	27.6%	17.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	8.4%	4.5%	4.2%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 3.7%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 7.6%

$75k–$100k 21.8%

$100k–$150k 30.9%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k+ 12.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	3.7%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	7.6%
$75k–$100k	21.8%
$100k–$150k	30.9%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
$200k+	12.8%
Median income	$105,012

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.3%

$50k–$100k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$200k–$300k 31.0%

$300k–$500k 19.7%

$500k–$1M 14.8%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$249,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.9%
Renter occupied	7.1%
Vacant	9.2%
Single-family detached	99.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.7%
2010–2019	9.2%
2000–2009	20.2%
1990–1999	14.0%
1980–1989	17.8%
1970–1979	17.4%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	4.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	10.3%
3 bedrooms	59.2%
4 bedrooms	23.6%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	11.7%
2 vehicles	38.1%
3 or more	46.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.0%
Electricity	85.5%
Propane / LP gas	8.2%
Wood	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,463	76.7%
Cohabiting couple	116	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	133	7.0%
Female householder, no spouse	195	10.2%
Households with children under 18	745	39.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	663	34.8%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.9%	15.8%
Married	75.9%	67.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.0%	4.2%
Divorced	7.2%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 0.4%

HS graduate 25.1%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 26.2%

Graduate / professional 12.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.4%
Bachelor's or higher	38.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	57	4.0%
Kindergarten	77	5.4%
Elementary school	838	58.8%
High school	333	23.4%
College / grad school	121	8.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.5%

Retail trade 17.5%

Manufacturing 15.0%

Professional & management 7.9%

Other services 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Construction 5.0%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Public administration 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.8%
Service	7.0%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	7.2%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.3%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.7%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 3.6%

Under 18 years 1.7%

18 and over 4.3%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.0%
Retirement income	29.1%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	8.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	63.0%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	513	13.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	7.4%
18–64 years	8.5%
65 and over	29.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.6%
Public insurance	31.6%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	4.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,114	95.0%
Spanish	16	0.3%
Other Indo-European	16	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,265	97.8%
Born in same state	5,209	96.7%
Born in different state	3,312	61.5%
Foreign born	56	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	120	2.2%
Not a US citizen	88	73.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	889	16.5%
French	602	11.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	301	5.6%
English	15	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	93.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42122

What city is ZIP code 42122 in?

ZIP code 42122 is primarily assigned to Alvaton, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42122 in?

ZIP code 42122 falls within Warren County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 42122 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 42122 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42122 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 42122 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 42122?

The median household income in ZIP code 42122 is $105,012, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 42122?

ZIP code 42122 has an estimated population of 5,385 residents, with a density of 143 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 42122 in?

ZIP code 42122 observes the CST timezone.