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Owensboro, KY
City in Daviess County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 42303.
Population
60,302
Land area
21.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,831
ZIP codes
1
Owensboro and its ZIP codes
Owensboro at a glance
- Owensboro is about 25 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 4th among 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $56,357, 12% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $178,900 (13% below Kentucky) and median rent is $905 a month.
Local data for Owensboro, KY
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes6
- Schools24
- Colleges4
- Libraries1
- Banks26
- Post Offices2
- Parks37
- Grocery Stores31
- Restaurants224
- Affordable Housing11
- Home Health Agencies6
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers12
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment13
- Private Schools5
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities9
- Historic Places25
Housing and community stats
Owensboro, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,357
Poverty rate
18.9%
Median home value
$178,900
Median rent
$905/mo
Homeownership
57.4%
Bachelor's or higher
26.1%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
17.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (6,023), German Americans (5,879), Scottish Americans (1,659).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Daviess County. PPP loans are for Owensboro.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,466
47,804 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,758
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$664M
FY 2026, $6,423 per person
PPP loans
$100M
1,092 loans, 12,693 jobs reported
How people get to work
Owensboro, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.0%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 17.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Owensboro, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
948
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
662
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 26°F
45.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone25 historic places
ZIP codes in Owensboro
1 in or overlapping Owensboro. Population shown
Cities near Owensboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ThrustonCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.8 |
| SorghoCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 4.7 |
| PhilpotCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 3.3 |
| MasonvilleCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 10.4 |
| MoseleyvilleCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1 |
| StanleyCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.8 |
| YelvingtonCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.8 |
| MaceoCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1.5 |
| Rockport, INCity | 9.9 mi | 1.7 |
| Reo, INCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 2.4 |
| PantherCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| West LouisvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| UticaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| KnottsvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Hatfield, INCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| CurdsvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Owensboro, KY in?
- Owensboro is in Daviess County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Owensboro, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Owensboro include 42303.
- What is the population of Owensboro, KY?
- About 60,302 people live in Owensboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Owensboro?
- Nearby places include Thruston (5 mi), Sorgho (6.1 mi), Philpot (6.2 mi), Masonville (6.3 mi), Moseleyville (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023