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Warren County, KY
6 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Warren County, Kentucky.
Population
140,918
Land area
542sq mi
People per sq mi
260
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Warren County
Warren County at a glance
- Warren County is about 2.3 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 4th among 120 counties in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $65,794, 3% above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $258,000 (25% above Kentucky) and median rent is $1,002 a month.
- Its largest cities are Bowling Green (75,388), Plano (1,290) and Smiths Grove (786).
Local data for Warren County, KY
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes7
- Schools49
- Colleges6
- Libraries3
- Banks58
- Post Offices8
- Parks45
- Grocery Stores62
- Restaurants406
- Affordable Housing8
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers4
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Community Health Centers28
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment19
- Private Schools4
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools5
- Toxic Release Facilities21
- Historic Places85
Housing and community stats
Warren County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,794
Poverty rate
17.0%
Median home value
$258,000
Prices +3.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,002/mo
Homeownership
55.6%
Bachelor's or higher
32.3%
Median age
33.3
Average commute
20.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (12,953), Irish Americans (12,608), Mexican Americans (5,415).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,665
71,839 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,863
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$699M
FY 2026, $5,195 per person
PPP loans
$277M
4,751 loans, 35,315 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$743K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Warren County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.8%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Warren County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
538
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
120
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
50.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone85 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Warren County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Warren County, KY?
- Bowling Green is the largest city or town in Warren County, with about 75,388 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Warren County?
- Warren County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 42101, 42103, 42104, 42122, 42159.
- What is the population of Warren County, KY?
- About 140,918 people live in Warren County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Warren County?
- Warren County borders Barren County, Logan County, Allen County, Simpson County, Butler County, Edmonson County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023