42141 ZIP Code — Glasgow, KY

Barren County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42141 is located in Glasgow, Kentucky, within Barren County. It covers approximately 268.52 square miles and serves a population of 31,732 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42141

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $157,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $51,023. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 39% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 42141 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

31,732

population

268.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42141 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42141

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42141. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Glasgow	Acceptable
Glasgow	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42123 Austin (8.8 mi) 42160 Park City (11.2 mi) 42157 Mount Hermon (13 mi) 42127 Cave City (13.1 mi) 42163 Rocky Hill (13.6 mi) 42171 Smiths Grove (14 mi) 42166 Summer Shade (14.2 mi) 42154 Knob Lick (14.6 mi) 42133 Fountain Run (15.2 mi) 42749 Horse Cave (17 mi) 42164 Scottsville (17.3 mi) 42159 Oakland (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	31,732
Population density	118 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	268.52 sq mi
Water area	8.11 sq mi
Latitude	36.9376
Longitude	-85.9468
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	60.4%	60.7%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	27.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	10.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.0%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

31,732

Population

118

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$51,023

Median household income

$29,245

Per capita income

$157,600

Median home value

$795

Median monthly rent

68.6%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

10,145

Housing units

19.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

867

Under 5

936

1,009

5–9

1,090

1,001

10–14

1,081

950

15–19

1,026

771

20–24

832

1,910

25–34

2,063

1,907

35–44

2,059

1,899

45–54

2,050

886

55–59

957

1,170

60–64

1,264

1,704

65–74

1,840

879

75–84

950

303

85+

328

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,320	23.1%
18 and over	24,412	76.9%
65 and over	6,004	18.9%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86%

Two or more races 4.5%

Black or African American 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Asian 1%

Other race 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	28,229	86%
Two or more races	1,488	4.5%
Black or African American	1,206	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	1,109	3.4%
Asian	312	1%
Other race	311	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	186	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.4%	60.7%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	27.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	10.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.0%	4.2%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$51,023

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.5%

$50k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 20.0%

$200k–$300k 17.5%

$300k–$500k 12.4%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$157,600
Median rent / month	$795
Owner occupied	68.6%
Renter occupied	31.4%
Vacant	10.9%
Single-family detached	73.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.6%
Mobile homes	8.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	10.0%
2000–2009	15.9%
1990–1999	14.6%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	8.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	25.5%
3 bedrooms	51.0%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	30.2%
2 vehicles	34.0%
3 or more	30.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.1%
Electricity	53.9%
Propane / LP gas	10.5%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	2.6%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6,039	48.2%
Cohabiting couple	1,101	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	1,971	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	3,431	27.4%
Households with children under 18	4,305	34.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,052	32.3%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.0%	21.1%
Married	53.1%	48.4%
Separated	1.9%	1.6%
Widowed	2.7%	10.5%
Divorced	13.3%	18.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.5%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	19.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	341	5.0%
Kindergarten	365	5.4%
Elementary school	3,270	48.3%
High school	1,561	23.0%
College / grad school	1,240	18.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.9%

Manufacturing 21.3%

Retail trade 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Professional & management 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Construction 5.8%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Other services 5.0%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Public administration 2.4%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.9%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	21.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.4%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.5%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 24.7%

18 and over 16.3%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 40.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.5%
Retirement income	24.0%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	43.2%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	34.1%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	12.7%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.3%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	34.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	24.5%
Poor mental health	18.9%
Poor physical health	16.2%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	49.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	24.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,449	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	21.2%
65 and over	42.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.3%
Public insurance	45.9%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	8.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	29,929	94.3%
Spanish	563	1.9%
Other Indo-European	462	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	32	0.1%
Other languages	69	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	30,771	97.0%
Born in same state	30,546	96.3%
Born in different state	23,757	74.9%
Foreign born	225	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	961	3.0%
Not a US citizen	500	52.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	5,428	17.1%
French	3,632	11.4%
Italian	1,917	6%
English	55	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	23	0.1%
Norwegian	13	0%
Dutch	12	0%
Polish	7	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42141

What city is ZIP code 42141 in?

ZIP code 42141 is primarily assigned to Glasgow, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42141 in?

ZIP code 42141 falls within Barren County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42141?

18% of residents in ZIP code 42141 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42141 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 42141 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42141?

The median home value in ZIP code 42141 is $157,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 42141?

ZIP code 42141 has an estimated population of 31,732 residents, with a density of 118 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 42141 in?

ZIP code 42141 observes the CST timezone.