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ZIP 42141

Part of Glasgow, KY
Pop. 31,506·Barren County·83rd most expensive ZIP in Kentucky
Median rent (all units)
$920/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$1,045
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 42141 · $920
More affordable than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$700
1 BR
$700
2 BR
$920
3 BR
$1,170
4 BR+
$1,360
Research median
$920/mo

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

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$11,040/yr
At $920/mo median
Location
StateKY
CountyBarren County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 42141 (Glasgow, KY) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,506
Median income
$52,896
Median age
40.2
Renters
32.2%
Age distribution
23.8%
18.9%
24.5%
13.6%
19.3%
Under 1823.8%
18–3418.9%
35–5424.5%
55–6413.6%
65+19.3%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
87.2%
White87.2%
Black4%
Hispanic4.5%
Asian1%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
41.9%
27.3%
20.4%
No HS diploma10.4%
HS diploma41.9%
Some college27.3%
Bachelor's+20.4%
Housing tenure
67.8%
32.2%
Owner67.8%
Renter32.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 42141 in Glasgow, KY has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,795 → $52,896
up 15.5%
Population
31,230 → 31,506
up 0.9%
Renter share
31.7% → 32.2%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
19.4% → 20.4%
+1.0 pts

Household income in the area moved from $45,795 to $52,896 across the same window, up 15.5% versus 2021.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 42141 covers Glasgow, KY. The median rent here is $920/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $700/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($52,896/yr), ZIP 42141 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 42141?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 42141 (Glasgow, KY) is $920. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 42141 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 42141's median rent of $920/mo is $1,045 (53%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 42141 compare to other ZIPs in Kentucky?

ZIP 42141 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Kentucky, ranking #83 out of 86 ZIPs at $920/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 42141?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $37,000/year (~$18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $920/mo in ZIP 42141. The local median household income is $52,896/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 42141?

Rent in ZIP 42141 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of April 19, 2026.

Is ZIP 42141 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 42141 is considered very affordable for renters. At $920/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($52,896/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 42141 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 42141 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.2% of ZIP 42141 households are renters, while 67.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 42141 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 42141 compare to the rest of Glasgow?

ZIP 42141 is more affordable than Glasgow overall. At $920/mo, it's $61 below the Glasgow citywide median of $981/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 42141 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 42141 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $920/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 42141's median household income ($52,896/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 42141 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4%
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