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ZIP 42101

Pop. 65,421·Warren County·71st most expensive ZIP in Kentucky
Median rent (all units)
$1,125/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.7%
Month-over-Month
-2.2%
vs US Median
-$840
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ZIP 42101 · $1,125
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$860
1 BR
$960
2 BR
$1,120
3 BR
$1,340
4 BR+
$1,750
Research median
$1,120/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,500/yr
At $1,125/mo median
Location
StateKY
CountyWarren County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 7.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-7.7% YoY, -2.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 42101 (Bowling Green, KY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
65,421
Median income
$48,217
Median age
28.1
Renters
55.3%
Age distribution
24.1%
36.6%
21.4%
Under 1824.1%
18–3436.6%
35–5421.4%
55–648%
65+9.9%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
69%
13.1%
White69%
Black13.1%
Hispanic10.8%
Asian4.4%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
17.6%
31.7%
31.3%
19.3%
No HS diploma17.6%
HS diploma31.7%
Some college31.3%
Bachelor's+19.3%
Housing tenure
44.7%
55.3%
Owner44.7%
Renter55.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 42101 in Bowling Green, KY has changed in 5 years

Income
$43,237 → $48,217
up 11.5%
Population
63,469 → 65,421
up 3.1%
Renter share
52.6% → 55.3%
+2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
18.9% → 19.3%
+0.4 pts
Median age
27.1 → 28.1
+1.0 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 42101 in Bowling Green, KY now reports about $48,217, up from $43,237 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 42101 in Bowling Green, KY adding about 1,952 residents over the five-year window, up 3.1% on net. The renter share has risen from 52.6% to 55.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 42101 covers Bowling Green, KY. The median rent here is $1,125/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $960/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($48,217/yr), ZIP 42101 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 42101?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 42101 (Bowling Green, KY) is $1,125. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 42101 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 42101's median rent of $1,125/mo is $840 (43%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 42101 compare to other ZIPs in Kentucky?

ZIP 42101 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Kentucky, ranking #71 out of 83 ZIPs at $1,125/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 42101?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,125/mo in ZIP 42101. The local median household income is $48,217/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 42101?

Rent in ZIP 42101 has decreased 7.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 42101 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 42101 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,125/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($48,217/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 42101 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 42101 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.3% of ZIP 42101 households are renters, while 44.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 42101 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 42101 compare to the rest of Bowling Green?

ZIP 42101 is more affordable than Bowling Green overall. At $1,125/mo, it's $159 below the Bowling Green citywide median of $1,284/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 42101 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 42101 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,125/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 42101's median household income ($48,217/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 42101 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4%
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