ZIP code 42101
Where is ZIP code 42101?
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Warren County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 42101 belongs to Bowling Green, Kentucky in Warren County. 42101 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 270 and 364. About 65,421 people live in the 42101 area, where the median household income is $48,217. The closest ZIP codes are 42128 (Bowling Green, 4 mi southeast), 42103 (Bowling Green, 4.8 mi southeast) and 42104 (Bowling Green, 5.5 mi south).
| ZIP code | 42101 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Bowling Green |
| Also accepted | Hadley, Plum Springs, Richardsville |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Warren County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 270, 364 |
| Coordinates | 37.0174, -86.4518 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 421 |
Population and income in 42101
| Population | 65,421 · higher than 100% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 233 · higher than 82% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median age | 28.1 years · lower than 95% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $48,217 · lower than 68% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $24,219 |
| Below the poverty line | 25% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 19% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $207,200 · higher than 79% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $950 a month |
| Housing units | 26,751 |
| Households | 24,361 (2.47 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 45% / 55% |
| Land area | 281.08 sq mi (plus 3.29 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 42101. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 42101
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42128 | Bowling Green, KY | 4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 42103 | Bowling Green, KY | 4.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 42104 | Bowling Green, KY | 5.5 mi S | Standard |
| 42102 | Bowling Green, KY | 7.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 42274 | Rockfield, KY | 10.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 42159 | Oakland, KY | 11.2 mi E | Standard |
| 42122 | Alvaton, KY | 11.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 42170 | Woodburn, KY | 12.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 42171 | Smiths Grove, KY | 14.5 mi E | Standard |
| 42288 | Woodbury, KY | 15.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 42252 | Jetson, KY | 16.3 mi N | Standard |
| 42275 | Roundhill, KY | 16.7 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 42101 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 42101
123 MAIN ST
BOWLING GREEN KY 42101
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts HADLEY, PLUM SPRINGS and RICHARDSVILLE as the city name for 42101. Avoid Bowling Grn: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (42101-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 42101?
- 42101 is a Bowling Green, Kentucky ZIP code. Hadley, Plum Springs and Richardsville are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 42101 in?
- ZIP code 42101 is in Warren County, Kentucky.
- What time zone is ZIP code 42101 in?
- 42101 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 42101?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 42101 use area codes 270 and 364.
- What is the population of ZIP code 42101?
- About 65,421 people live in ZIP code 42101, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 42101?
- The median household income in 42101 is $48,217 a year, lower than 68% of Kentucky ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 42101?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 42101 are 42128 (Bowling Green, 4 miles), 42103 (Bowling Green, 4.8 miles), 42104 (Bowling Green, 5.5 miles) and 42102 (Bowling Green, 7.5 miles).