ZIP Code 42102

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Bowling Green · Warren County · Kentucky

Population
88

1,530/sq mi

Land area
0.1 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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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ZIP Type

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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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 42102 vs 42101 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
42101 Bowling Green, KY 55,648 5.2 mi
42103 Bowling Green, KY 18,936 6.1 mi
42104 Bowling Green, KY 29,610 8.8 mi
42122 Alvaton, KY 4,368 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42102 in?
ZIP code 42102 (Bowling Green) is located in Warren County, Kentucky. Warren County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/warren-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42102?
ZIP code 42102 in Bowling Green, KY has a population of 88 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42102?
ZIP code 42102 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 2,474 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42102?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42102 are: Health care and social assistance (10), Other services (except public administration) (10), Construction (7). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.

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Official Data Resources for Bowling Green, KY

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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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