42104 ZIP Code — Bowling Green, KY
Warren County, Kentucky
ZIP code 42104 is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, within Warren County. It covers approximately 58.04 square miles and serves a population of 40,285 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.
About ZIP code 42104
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $264,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $73,458.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
40,285
population
58.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
42104 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 42104
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42104. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Bowling Green | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
42122 Alvaton (6.3 mi)
42170 Woodburn (6.8 mi)
42103 Bowling Green (8.3 mi)
42274 Rockfield (9.5 mi)
42101 Bowling Green (9.5 mi)
42134 Franklin (10.7 mi)
42159 Oakland (14.1 mi)
42206 Auburn (14.8 mi)
42164 Scottsville (16.2 mi)
42120 Adolphus (17.7 mi)
42171 Smiths Grove (19.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 40,285 |
| Population density | 694 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 21 |
| County FIPS | 227 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 58.04 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.32 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.8806 |
| Longitude | -86.4596 |
| 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 | 40.3% | 46.4% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.1% | 31.8% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.9% | 17.3% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
Demographics & statistics
40,285
Population
694
People per sq mi
36.3
Median age
$73,458
Median household income
$36,875
Per capita income
$264,500
Median home value
$964
Median monthly rent
62.6%
Home ownership
12.0%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
10,988
Housing units
40.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,075
Under 5
1,131
1,095
5–9
1,153
1,439
10–14
1,515
1,163
15–19
1,224
2,223
20–24
2,340
2,539
25–34
2,673
2,488
35–44
2,618
2,357
45–54
2,482
1,304
55–59
1,372
990
60–64
1,042
1,619
65–74
1,705
988
75–84
1,041
345
85+
364
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,136 | 22.7% |
| 18 and over | 31,149 | 77.3% |
| 65 and over | 6,062 | 15.0% |
| Median age | 36.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
81%
Asian
7%
Black or African American
5.7%
Two or more races
3.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.8%
Other race
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,128 | 81% |
| Asian | 2,865 | 7% |
| Black or African American | 2,326 | 5.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,365 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 615 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 340 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 257 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.3% | 46.4% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.1% | 31.8% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.9% | 17.3% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
Under $10k
5.0%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
6.2%
$25k–$35k
8.2%
$35k–$50k
10.4%
$50k–$75k
18.5%
$75k–$100k
14.5%
$100k–$150k
17.8%
$150k–$200k
9.2%
$200k+
7.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.2% |
| $200k+ | 7.1% |
| Median income | $73,458 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.2%
$50k–$100k
1.2%
$100k–$150k
7.1%
$150k–$200k
14.9%
$200k–$300k
37.2%
$300k–$500k
29.9%
$500k–$1M
5.3%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $264,500 |
| Median rent / month | $964 |
| Owner occupied | 62.6% |
| Renter occupied | 37.4% |
| Vacant | 5.0% |
| Single-family detached | 65.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.1% |
| Mobile homes | 2.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.65 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 26.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.3% |
| 3 or more | 21.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 51.1% |
| Electricity | 44.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.2% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,744 | 47.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,426 | 8.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,935 | 18.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,098 | 25.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,940 | 30.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,164 | 25.7% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.1% | 28.7% |
| Married | 51.2% | 48.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 8.2% |
| Divorced | 10.0% | 13.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.4%
Some HS, no diploma
4.5%
HS graduate
23.6%
Some college, no degree
18.9%
Associate's degree
8.0%
Bachelor's degree
24.9%
Graduate / professional
15.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 628 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 422 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 4,204 | 40.9% |
| High school | 2,321 | 22.6% |
| College / grad school | 2,696 | 26.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.8%
Manufacturing
15.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.7%
Retail trade
11.4%
Professional & management
9.3%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Other services
4.3%
Construction
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Public administration
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.3% |
| Service | 16.0% |
| Sales & office | 20.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.6% |
| Production & transportation | 17.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.2% |
| Government | 14.7% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.8% |
| Carpool | 11.4% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 7.1% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.5 |
Poverty
All people
12.0%
Under 18 years
11.3%
18 and over
12.2%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
14.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.3% |
| Retirement income | 24.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| High blood pressure | 34.8% |
| High cholesterol | 32.8% |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 25.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.4% |
| Binge drinking | 16.4% |
| No physical activity | 26.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.6% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.9% |
| Poor mental health | 17.3% |
| Poor physical health | 11.4% |
| No health insurance | 9.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.9% |
| Visited dentist | 59.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 15.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,039 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.8% |
| Under 18 | 2.7% |
| 18–64 years | 10.2% |
| 65 and over | 32.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.1% |
| Public insurance | 35.4% |
| No insurance | 6.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,079 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 2,702 | 7.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 169 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 835 | 2.2% |
| Other languages | 1,431 | 3.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 35,658 | 88.5% |
| Born in same state | 35,261 | 87.5% |
| Born in different state | 22,742 | 56.5% |
| Foreign born | 397 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,627 | 11.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,939 | 41.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,105 | 12.7% |
| Italian | 4,042 | 10% |
| Arab | 3,312 | 8.2% |
| Polish | 721 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 185 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 113 | 0.3% |
| German | 108 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 22 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.2% |
| Internet access | 94.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42104
What city is ZIP code 42104 in?
ZIP code 42104 is primarily assigned to Bowling Green, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 42104 in?
ZIP code 42104 falls within Warren County, Kentucky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42104?
ZIP code 42104 has an estimated population of 40,285 residents, with a density of 694 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42104?
The median home value in ZIP code 42104 is $264,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 42104?
The median household income in ZIP code 42104 is $73,458, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 42104 in?
ZIP code 42104 observes the CST timezone.