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U.S. ZIP Code · KY42210

Edmonson County · Bowling Green, KY

Typical home value

$196,090[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.7%
5-year / yr
+6.4%
10-year / yr
+7.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-31.0%
vs metro
-4.3%
vs state
+18.0%
ZIP 42210 location in KY
Location of ZIP 42210 in KY

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 42210 is worth $196,090 — 4.3% below the Bowling Green, KY median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.7%. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$908[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Edmonson County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very Low[4]
Riverine flood
Very Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
4,231[3]
Median household income
$48,333[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Edmonson County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+45[5]
Moved in
324
Moved out
279

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
3
Elementary
0
Middle
2
High
1
  • Edmonson County High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Edmonson County

    576 students

  • Edmonson County Middle School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Edmonson County

    260 students

  • Edmonson County 5/6 Center

    Middle · Grades 5–6 · Edmonson County

    241 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$992
Loan principal$156,872
Down payment$39,218
Total interest paid$200,082

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,230
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
82nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
18th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 42210?
The typical home in 42210 is worth $196,090, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 42210?
Home values in 42210 are down 1.7% over the past year, and up 6.4% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 42210?
The effective property tax rate in 42210 is 0.5% — roughly $908 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 42210?
ZIP code 42210 has a population of 4,231 and a median household income of $48,333.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • KY

    Typical home
    $196,871
    Gross yield
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    $193,597
    Gross yield
  • Park City, KY

    Typical home
    $200,265
    Gross yield
  • Morgantown, KY

    Typical home
    $189,471
    Gross yield
  • KY

    Typical home
    $186,371
    Gross yield
  • Scottsville, KY

    Typical home
    $209,495
    Gross yield

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