Owensboro, KY ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Owensboro, Kentucky: 42301 and 42303. Together they are home to 87,564 residents in 35,601 households. That is more than the 60,302 people counted inside Owensboro city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $64,773 in 42303 to $66,885 in 42301.
Owensboro city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 60,302 |
| Households | 25,451 |
| Median household income | $56,357 |
| Median home value | $178,900 |
| Median age | 37.5 |
| Median rent | $905 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 87,564 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 35,601 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $64,773 (42303) to $66,885 (42301) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $65,863 |
| Homeowners | 64.4% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.9% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 67 routes, 37,375 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Owensboro: 42301 ($66,885)
- Most residents: 42301 (45,445 people)
- Highest homeownership: 42303 (65.8% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 42301 (33.2% of households)
- Most new movers: 42303 (13.4% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 42301 (36.6 years)
- Highest median home value: 42301 ($198,200)
Every ZIP code in Owensboro
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42301 | Owensboro | 45,445 | 18,381 | $66,885 | $198,200 | 63.0% | 33.2% | 12.5% | 36 | 20,746 | 7% of its land; mailing city |
| 42303 | Owensboro | 42,119 | 17,220 | $64,773 | $198,200 | 65.8% | 28.7% | 13.4% | 31 | 19,457 | 18% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Owensboro when at least 10% of its land lies inside Owensboro city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Owensboro. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Owensboro.
Counties
- Daviess County — 9 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Owensboro, KY?
- 42301 and 42303. A ZIP code is listed for Owensboro when at least 10% of its land lies inside Owensboro city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Owensboro.
- What is the population of Owensboro, KY?
- The Census Bureau counts 60,302 residents inside Owensboro city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Owensboro hold 87,564 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Owensboro, KY?
- $56,357 inside Owensboro city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $64,773 to $66,885.
- Which Owensboro ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 42301, at $66,885, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Owensboro, KY?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 67 carrier routes reaching 37,375 residential and 2,830 business mailboxes.
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