42101 — Bowling Green, KY Home Values
Typical home value $241,658 as of June 2026 · 8th of 19 in Bowling Green, KY
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 42101, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 42101 compares in the Bowling Green, KY area
ZIP code 42101 (Bowling Green, KY) has a typical home value of $241,658 as of June 2026, ranking 8th of 19 ZIP codes tracked in the Bowling Green, KY area, more expensive than about 63% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +0.1% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +32.4%, from $182,498 in June 2021 to $241,658 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 17.9× the annual rent ($1,125/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Bowling Green, KY forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Bowling Green.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 42101 has a population of 63,290, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 69.7% White, 13.2% Black or African American, 7.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.7% two or more races, 3.7% Asian, 0.6% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% another race.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Richardsville Elementary | 1775 Richardsville Rd, Bowling Green, KY | 3 mi |
| Jackson Academy | 877 Jackson Academy St., Bowling Green, KY | 3.6 mi |
| Lighthouse Academy | 877 Jackson St, Bowling Green, KY | 3.6 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42101?
$241,658 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 42101 an expensive ZIP code in the Bowling Green, KY area?
42101 ranks 8th of 19 ZIP codes in the Bowling Green, KY area by typical home value, more expensive than about 63% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 42101 changed over the past year?
+0.1% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 42101?
The typical home price is 17.9× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,125/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 42101?
63,290, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 42101?
Richardsville Elementary (3 mi), Jackson Academy (3.6 mi), Lighthouse Academy (3.6 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 42101?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Bowling Green, KY forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.