ZIP Code 42141 in Glasgow, KY

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Glasgow, Kentucky
City Alias:Lamb
Names to Avoid:
Dry Fork, Haywood
Counties:Barren County[Primary]
Metcalfe County
Monroe County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:10:42:32 PM
Population:32,207 [See All]
Area Codes:270 / 364
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:36.9376, -85.9468
Land Area:268.389 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 42141 has 32,207 residents and 12,811 households (average 2.47 persons per household). The median age is 40.9 years, slightly older than the state (39.4) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.9% male and 52.1% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.2%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (87.4%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:32,207Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:32,133Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:35,133Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:120.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$51,188Source: Census ACS
Households:12,811Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$170,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.47Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.88Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--30,50630,65331,16630,51730,70730,87430,68830,94831,81231,45531,23031,73232,133
Decennial Census30,349------------------32,207------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 40.9

Male Median Age: 39.4

Female Median Age: 42.6

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,0401,0651,1529788579218629699169259911,1261,045873721481283232
Female1,0091,0441,0809978389229161,0889461,0001,0971,1691,1681,025858694420499
Total2,0492,1092,2321,9751,6951,8431,7782,0571,8621,9252,0882,2952,2131,8981,5791,175703731
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:28,14087.87%
Black:1,4274.46%
Hispanic:*1,4674.58%
Asian:2190.68%
American Indian:1220.38%
Hawaiian:490.15%
Other:6021.88%
Total:32,026100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:15,43747.93%39.4 years
Females:16,77052.07%42.6 years
Total:32,207100%40.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:30,93296.26%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2610.81%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:4291.34%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:5112.93%
Total Population:32,133100%
Total Native Population:31,19397.07%
Total Foreign-born Population:9402.93%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $51,188, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $11,541 (29.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,302. Family households earn a median of $64,958 versus $31,238 for nonfamily households (a difference of $33,720). By gender, male median income is $55,743 and female is $41,565, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $14,178 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 55.1%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is just under the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (33.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$39,647$37,671$39,271$39,232$37,776$38,373$39,343$40,173$41,886$42,703$45,795$51,023$51,188
Median Family Income$51,235$49,978$52,580$53,145$47,922$46,968$46,947$46,609$47,700$48,266$53,703$61,411$64,958
Median NonFamily Income$19,707$20,031$18,893$18,573$20,166$21,717$26,774$27,779$29,213$31,634$31,586$31,333$31,238
Median Male Income$37,278$34,297$35,684$36,821$37,017$37,295$38,845$39,760$41,039$42,806$45,935$53,137$55,743
Median Female Income$28,867$28,858$29,743$29,848$29,014$29,590$28,944$30,558$32,423$31,476$36,008$39,874$41,565
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:13,39152.43%
Unemployed:6752.64%
Not In Labor Force:11,47644.93%
Total:25,542100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:4,46833.37%
Service:2,04915.30%
Sales and Office:2,60519.45%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,47311.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2,79620.88%
Total Civilian Employed Population:13,391100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $170,700, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $69,400 (68.51%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $42,400. The median gross rent is $833, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $303 (57.17%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $130. Of occupied housing, owners make up 66.96% (55.54% with a mortgage, 44.46% free-and-clear) and renters 33.04% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.37%, which is markedly below the state rate (10.88%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$101,300$104,600$109,600$105,500$108,800$112,400$116,300$121,300$128,300$130,700$139,100$157,600$170,700
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:62214.60%
$500 to $999:2,31054.23%
$1,000 to $1,499:82119.27%
$1,500 to $1,999:240.56%
$2,000 to $2,499:190.45%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:40.09%
No Rent:46010.80%
Total:4,260100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$530$548$590$597$604$615$669$690$703$721$750$795$833
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4,79537.19%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):3,83829.77%
Renter Occupied:4,26033.04%
Total Occupied Housing Units:12,893100%

Occupied Housing Units:12,89389.63%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,49210.37%
Total Housing Units:14,385100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:10,61073.76%
Multi-Family Units:2,57217.88%
Other Units:1,2038.36%
Total Housing Units:14,385100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 20.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 88.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 6.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 50.50%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 15.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 1.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.50 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.21%). College enrollment is 16.96%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1,0294.64%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,5627.04%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):9,51642.88%
Some college, no degree:3,81917.21%
Associate's degree:1,8118.16%
Bachelor's degree:2,71712.24%
Graduate or professional degree:1,7367.82%
Total:22,190100%
High school or higher:19,59988.32%
Bachelor's degree or higher:4,45320.07%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:17,34549.03%
Public Insurance:15,90444.95%
No Insurance:2,1306.02%
Total:35,379100%
Has Health Insurance:33,24993.98%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty16.1%17.4%17.8%15.6%15.6%16.1%16.9%15.7%16.5%16.9%15.9%12.7%15.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2563.62%
Kindergarten:4656.57%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3,55550.21%
High school (grades 9-12):1,60322.64%
College or graduate school:1,20116.96%
Total:7,080100%
Early Childhood:72110.18%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):5,62379.42%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 42141 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 690 business establishments, employing about 11,299 people with an annual payroll of $494,969,000. USPS data shows 14,224 residential mailboxes and 1,055 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:14,224Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,055Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:15,121Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:12,646Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:190Source: USPS
# of Businesses:690Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$124,078,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$494,969,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:11,299Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 42141 is located in Barren County, Kentucky, within the Glasgow, KY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 23980) and Kentucky's 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts. This Micro area has a population of 55,042 people, about 58.51% of whom live in ZIP Code 42141. It covers 268.389 sq mi of land and a water area of 8.232 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Glasgow, KYSource: Census
CBSA Number:23980Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:55,042Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:268.389 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:8.232 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01,02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:12079.5, 7177.44 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2131114Source: Census
Place Name:Glasgow city; KentuckySource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


42142 | | 42140

Schools in ZIP Code 42141


ZIP Code 42141 is part of 2 school districts, including: Glasgow Independent School District (Grades PK thru 12) and Barren County School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 17 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Glasgow Middle School 105 Scottie Dr
Glasgow, KY 42141
District: Glasgow Independent School District
Glasgow High School 1601 Columbia Ave
Glasgow, KY 42141
District: Glasgow Independent School District
South Green Elementary School 300 James T Rogers Dr
Glasgow, KY 42141
District: Glasgow Independent School District
Highland Elementary School 164 Scottie Drive
Glasgow, KY 42141
District: Glasgow Independent School District
Happy Valley Learning Center 629 W Cherry St
Glasgow, KY 42141
District: Glasgow Independent School District
Bowling Green Technical - Glasgow 129 State Avenue
Glasgow, KY 42141
District: Glasgow Independent School District
Success Academy 1601 Columbia Ave
Glasgow, KY 42141
District: Glasgow Independent School District
Glasgow Virtual Academy 1601 Columbia Avenue
Glasgow, KY 42141
District: Glasgow Independent School District
Barren County Area Technology Center 491 Trojan Tr
Glasgow, KY 42141
Barren County High School 507 Trojan Trail
Glasgow, KY 42141
District: Barren County School District
Eastern Elementary School 4601 New Salem Rd
Glasgow, KY 42141
District: Barren County School District
Hiseville Elementary School 149 Cardinal Blvd
Glasgow, KY 42141
District: Barren County School District
Red Cross Elementary School 215 Parkview Dr
Glasgow, KY 42141
District: Barren County School District
Temple Hill Elementary School 8788 Tompkinsville Rd
Glasgow, KY 42141
District: Barren County School District
Barren County Middle School 555 Trojan Trail
Glasgow, KY 42141
District: Barren County School District
Bavel 113 West Public Square
Glasgow, KY 42141
District: Barren County School District
North Jackson Elementary 2002 North Jackson Highway
Glasgow, KY 42141
District: Barren County School District
Glasgow Christian Academy 307 Columbia Ave
Glasgow, KY 42141
District: Private School
Montessori Academy Of Glasgow 100 Montessori Way
Glasgow, KY 42141
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 42141


Pj's College Of Cosmetology-Glasgow 920 Happy Valley Road
Glasgow, KY 42141
Type: Post Secondary
Lindsey Institute Of Cosmetology 1059 Shive Lane
Bowling Green, KY 42103-8036
Type: Post Secondary
Regina Webb Academy 2425 Scottsville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104-4457
Type: Post Secondary
Ross Medical Education Center-Bowling Green 1751 Scottsville Rd Ste 1
Bowling Green, KY 42104
Type: Post Secondary
Western Kentucky University 1906 College Heights Blvd
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1000
Type: Post Secondary
Pj's College Of Cosmetology-Bowling Green 1901 Russellville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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