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ZIP 42103

Pop. 21,911·Warren County·42nd most expensive ZIP in Kentucky
Median rent (all units)
$1,404/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
-$561
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ZIP 42103 · $1,404
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$990
1 BR
$1,090
2 BR
$1,280
3 BR
$1,540
4 BR+
$2,010
Research median
$1,280/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
$16,848/yr
At $1,404/mo median
Location
StateKY
CountyWarren County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.7% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 42103 (Bowling Green, KY) is majority owner-occupied, 47.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,911
Median income
$87,689
Median age
41.8
Renters
37%
Age distribution
19.2%
22.6%
25%
15.1%
18%
Under 1819.2%
18–3422.6%
35–5425%
55–6415.1%
65+18%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
87.6%
White87.6%
Black4.7%
Hispanic3.2%
Asian3.6%
Other0.9%
Education (25+)
23%
24.7%
47.4%
No HS diploma4.9%
HS diploma23%
Some college24.7%
Bachelor's+47.4%
Housing tenure
63%
37%
Owner63%
Renter37%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 42103 in Bowling Green, KY has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,288 → $87,689
up 21.3%
Population
21,440 → 21,911
up 2.2%
Renter share
40.2% → 37%
-3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
47.9% → 47.4%
-0.5 pts
Median age
36.9 → 41.8
+4.9 yrs

Median household income grew from $72,288 to $87,689 between 2021 and 2024, a 21.3% shift. Headcount in the area went from 21,440 to 21,911 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.2% change. About 37% of households rent today, against 40.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 42103 covers Bowling Green, KY. The median rent here is $1,404/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,280/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($87,689/yr), ZIP 42103 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 42103?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 42103 (Bowling Green, KY) is $1,404. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 42103 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 42103's median rent of $1,404/mo is $561 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 42103 compare to other ZIPs in Kentucky?

ZIP 42103 falls in the middle range for Kentucky, ranking #42 out of 83 ZIPs at $1,404/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 42103?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,404/mo in ZIP 42103. The local median household income is $87,689/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 42103?

Rent in ZIP 42103 has increased 8.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 42103 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 42103 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,404/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($87,689/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 42103 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 42103 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37% of ZIP 42103 households are renters, while 63% are owner-occupied. ZIP 42103 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 42103 compare to the rest of Bowling Green?

ZIP 42103 is pricier than Bowling Green as a whole. At $1,404/mo, it's $120 above the Bowling Green citywide median of $1,284/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 42103 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 42103 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,404/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 42103's median household income ($87,689/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 42103 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4%
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