ZIP Code 42102
standardSource:
Bowling Green · Warren County · Kentucky
- Population
- 88
- Land area
- 0.1 sq mi
1,530/sq mi
Chicago
ZIP code 42102 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.1 square miles in Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky. The area is home to 88 residents, producing a population density of 1,530 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 42102 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42102 sits at —, while per-capita income is —. The poverty rate stands at — and the unemployment rate at —. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at — per month, and — of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42102 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: — of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is —, and the average commute is —. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Warren County, so you can benchmark 42102 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 42102
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42102.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
6 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42102, Bowling Green, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
88
Population
0.1
Area (sq mi)
1,530
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 70 business establishments in ZIP 42102, employing approximately 2,474 people with a combined annual payroll of $167,365,000.
70
Businesses
2,474
Employees
$167.4M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 14.3% |
| Construction | 7 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 10.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 8.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.7% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 5.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 4.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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