42103 ZIP Code — Bowling Green, KY
Warren County, Kentucky
ZIP code 42103 is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, within Warren County. It covers approximately 70.42 square miles and serves a population of 22,130 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.
About ZIP code 42103
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $281,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
The gap between median ($79,475) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
22,130
population
70.42
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
42103 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 42103
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42103. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Bowling Green | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
42159 Oakland (5.8 mi)
42122 Alvaton (6.1 mi)
42104 Bowling Green (8.3 mi)
42101 Bowling Green (8.7 mi)
42171 Smiths Grove (11.1 mi)
42164 Scottsville (13.7 mi)
42170 Woodburn (15 mi)
42163 Rocky Hill (15 mi)
42274 Rockfield (15.1 mi)
42160 Park City (16.5 mi)
42134 Franklin (18.5 mi)
42120 Adolphus (18.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 22,130 |
| Population density | 314 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 21 |
| County FIPS | 227 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 70.42 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.9460 |
| Longitude | -86.3342 |
| 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 | 37.5% | 46.4% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.9% | 31.8% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.4% | 17.3% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 12.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
Demographics & statistics
22,130
Population
314
People per sq mi
37.9
Median age
$79,475
Median household income
$57,612
Per capita income
$281,800
Median home value
$1,051
Median monthly rent
61.0%
Home ownership
12.4%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
6,437
Housing units
47.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
657
Under 5
645
731
5–9
718
667
10–14
655
492
15–19
484
909
20–24
893
1,592
25–34
1,563
1,345
35–44
1,322
1,459
45–54
1,434
694
55–59
681
918
60–64
901
1,010
65–74
993
516
75–84
507
174
85+
170
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,764 | 21.5% |
| 18 and over | 17,366 | 78.5% |
| 65 and over | 3,370 | 15.2% |
| Median age | 37.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82.6%
Asian
6.5%
Black or African American
4.6%
Two or more races
2.7%
Hispanic or Latino
2.1%
Other race
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,672 | 82.6% |
| Asian | 1,460 | 6.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,038 | 4.6% |
| Two or more races | 612 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 477 | 2.1% |
| Other race | 285 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 63 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.5% | 46.4% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.9% | 31.8% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.4% | 17.3% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 12.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
Under $10k
7.2%
$10k–$15k
1.4%
$15k–$25k
7.5%
$25k–$35k
5.3%
$35k–$50k
11.5%
$50k–$75k
12.8%
$75k–$100k
16.0%
$100k–$150k
15.1%
$150k–$200k
10.5%
$200k+
12.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.5% |
| $200k+ | 12.6% |
| Median income | $79,475 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.2%
$50k–$100k
2.3%
$100k–$150k
7.1%
$150k–$200k
10.1%
$200k–$300k
30.6%
$300k–$500k
26.0%
$500k–$1M
16.2%
$1M+
2.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $281,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,051 |
| Owner occupied | 61.0% |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% |
| Vacant | 6.2% |
| Single-family detached | 64.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.9% |
| Mobile homes | 4.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 16.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% |
| 3 or more | 23.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.0% |
| Electricity | 55.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,461 | 46.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 601 | 6.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,886 | 19.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,568 | 27.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,598 | 27.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,384 | 25.1% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.9% | 26.3% |
| Married | 53.6% | 52.0% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 12.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.0%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
22.0%
Some college, no degree
15.8%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
27.2%
Graduate / professional
20.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 47.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 410 | 7.7% |
| Kindergarten | 361 | 6.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,013 | 37.8% |
| High school | 987 | 18.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,554 | 29.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.9%
Manufacturing
15.3%
Professional & management
12.9%
Retail trade
12.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.6%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Construction
4.8%
Wholesale trade
3.7%
Other services
2.8%
Public administration
1.6%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.3% |
| Service | 14.9% |
| Sales & office | 20.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.8% |
| Production & transportation | 15.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.1% |
| Government | 11.6% |
| Self-employed | 6.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.7% |
| Carpool | 9.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Work from home | 5.3% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.7 |
Poverty
All people
12.4%
Under 18 years
21.0%
18 and over
10.0%
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
25.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.4% |
| Retirement income | 23.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.1% |
| High blood pressure | 35.7% |
| High cholesterol | 35.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 26.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.1% |
| Binge drinking | 16.0% |
| No physical activity | 24.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.2% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.3% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 8.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.8% |
| Visited dentist | 64.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.7% |
| Teeth loss | 11.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,354 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.7% |
| 18–64 years | 9.8% |
| 65 and over | 23.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.8% |
| Public insurance | 31.0% |
| No insurance | 4.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,828 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 1,154 | 5.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 359 | 1.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 118 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 627 | 3.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 19,989 | 90.3% |
| Born in same state | 19,719 | 89.1% |
| Born in different state | 12,261 | 55.4% |
| Foreign born | 270 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,141 | 9.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 486 | 22.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,108 | 14% |
| Arab | 2,524 | 11.4% |
| Italian | 2,316 | 10.5% |
| English | 160 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 149 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 57 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 34 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.0% |
| Internet access | 96.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42103
What city is ZIP code 42103 in?
ZIP code 42103 is primarily assigned to Bowling Green, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 42103 in?
ZIP code 42103 falls within Warren County, Kentucky.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 42103?
48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 42103?
ZIP code 42103 has an estimated population of 22,130 residents, with a density of 314 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42103?
The median home value in ZIP code 42103 is $281,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 42103?
The median household income in ZIP code 42103 is $79,475, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 42103 in?
ZIP code 42103 observes the CST timezone.