42101 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to BOWLING GREEN, KY 42101

42101 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Median household income here ($27,664) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, younger, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. Looking for higher-end houses? Real estate prices here ($108,300) are significantly above average for the Bowling Green metro area.

The average family income here is $43,742/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 42101 is $36,141.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 42101 earn an average of $23,986/year. Women earn only $15,271/year.

23,842 people in 42101 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 42101? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 19.6 minutes.

The median age here is 29. There are 27,598 men and 28,050 women. The median age for men is 28 while for women the median age is 29.

To give you a sense of the community, 20,192 people (out of the 55,648 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 21,249 homes, and 1,871 businesses every day. 1,477 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

42101 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 37 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Sevilla, Spain!) and -86 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 426 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 55,648
  • White Population: 44,997
  • Black Population: 8,032
  • Hispanic Population: 3,612
  • Asian Population: 1,570
  • Hawaiian Population: 103
  • Indian Population: 438
  • Male Population: 27,598
  • Female Population: 28,050
  • Median Age: 29
  • Median Age of Males: 28
  • Median Age of Females: 29
  • Geography

  • Region: South
  • Division: East South Central
  • State: Kentucky
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Bowling Green KY
  • County: Warren
  • City: Bowling Green
  • Longitude: -86.5
  • Latitude: 37.0
  • Elevation: 426 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 270
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 23,390
  • Drive alone: 17,606
  • Carpool: 3,977
  • Public transit: 129
  • Ride bikes or walk: 1,477

  • Average commute time: 19.6 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 943
  •    5 - 9: 3,417
  •    10 - 14: 4,872
  •    15 - 19: 5,381
  •    20 - 24: 3,703
  •    25 - 29: 830
  •    30 - 34: 1,852
  •    35 - 39: 337
  •    40 - 44: 300
  •    45 - 59: 749
  •    60 - 89: 615
  •    90 plus: 391
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $108,300
  • Average Annual Household Income: $33,292
  • Businesses: 1,264
  • Employees: 25,564
  • Annual Payroll: $1,047,959,000
  • Average Family Income: $43,742
  • Median Family Income: $27,664
  • Average Income for Men: $23,986
  • Average Income for Women: $15,271
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 227
  • State FIPS Code: 21

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Schools in 42101 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Bristow Elementary School
6151 Louisville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-1960
Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School
503 Old Morgantown Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2250
Lost River Elementary School
450 Modern Way
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-0334
Parker Bennett Curry Elementary School
165 Webb Dr
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2270
Richardsville Elementary School
1775 Richardsville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 777-3232
Rockfield Elementary School
7597 Russellville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-8437
Warren County Elementary School
1846 Loop Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-2385
W R Mcneill Elementary School
1800 Creason Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2260
Middle Schools
Henry F Moss Middle School
2565 Russellville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-0166
Warren East Middle School
7031 Louisville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-0181
High Schools
Day Treatment Ctr Alternative High Sch
1901 Russellville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-2814
Lighthouse Academy Alternative School
877 Jackson St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-5410
Warren Central High School
559 Morgantown Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-7302
Warren East High School
6867 Louisville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-1277
Other Schools
11 Th Street Alternative School
877 E 11th St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2321
Bellewood Alternative School
331 Brookwood Dr
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-2756
Children's Crisis Stabilization Unit Alt
501 Chestnut St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-3997
Middle School Alternative Learning Ctr
559 Morgantown Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 780-9696

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In the 42101 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://kspsor.state.ky.us. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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