Zip code 42273: Rochester, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 42273?

42273 is assigned to Rochester, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 42273 in?

42273 is in Butler County, Kentucky.

Q: What is the population of 42273?

About 519 people live in 42273, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 42273?

The median household income in 42273 is $59,745.

Q: What zip codes are near 42273?

The closest zip codes to 42273 are 42337, 42219, 42339, 42326, 42320.

Residential delivery areaButler CountyCentral Time

Population

519

Median household income

$60K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$943/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

55.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

16 sq mi

32 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 42273

42273 is a rural zip code in Rochester, Kentucky (Butler County), covering 16 sq mi of land. About 519 people live here, or 32 per square mile. The median resident is 55.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $59,745 a year, 26% below the national median of $80,734. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 97% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $943 a month.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.2 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; production and manufacturing; and management.

How 42273 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate96.7%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%56th of 719 in KY
Residents 65 and older39.1%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%27th of 724 in KY
Healthcare workers23.5%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%57th of 719 in KY
Median age55.6
98th
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.144th of 724 in KY
Average commute30.2 min
75th
U.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min197th of 624 in KY
Median earnings per worker$58,846
73rd
U.S. $49,666 · KY $43,55249th of 700 in KY
Housing vacancy9.7%
70th
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%436th of 719 in KY
Per capita income$40,194
50th
U.S. $44,673 · KY $35,82186th of 722 in KY
Broadband access90.5%
37th
U.S. 91% · KY 88.6%216th of 719 in KY
Unemployment rate3.9%
32nd
U.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%353rd of 719 in KY
Tech workers1.5%
23rd
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%199th of 719 in KY
Median household income$59,745
20th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726281st of 641 in KY
Median gross rent$943
17th
U.S. $1,413 · KY $967126th of 467 in KY
Government workers9.7%
17th
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%545th of 719 in KY
Foreign-born residents2.5%
15th
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%161st of 724 in KY
Veterans2.5%
11th
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%591st of 724 in KY
Residents under 1815.6%
9th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%592nd of 724 in KY
Self-employed workers5.6%
7th
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%469th of 719 in KY
Poverty rate4%
6th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%675th of 722 in KY
Population density32/sq mi
4th
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi549th of 724 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher11.7%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%482nd of 723 in KY
Work from home3.1%
3rd
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%462nd of 719 in KY
Population519
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824585th of 724 in KY
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5631st of 724 in KY
Uninsured rate1%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · KY 6%598th of 723 in KY
Rent-burdened renters12.5%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%529th of 634 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.296
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477666th of 715 in KY

Measure	42273	Butler	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Homeownership rateStrength	96.7%	73.7%	68.3%	65.2%	99th	56th of 719
Residents 65 and older	39.1%	19.4%	17.3%	17.2%	99th	27th of 724
Healthcare workers	23.5%	9.1%	10.5%	9.7%	99th	57th of 719
Median age	55.6	41.5	39.1	38.9	98th	44th of 724
Average commute	30.2 min	27.2 min	24 min	26.4 min	75th	197th of 624
Median earnings per worker	$58,846	$41,581	$43,552	$49,666	73rd	49th of 700
Housing vacancy	9.7%	16.3%	10.3%	10.1%	70th	436th of 719
Per capita income	$40,194	$27,030	$35,821	$44,673	50th	86th of 722
Broadband access	90.5%	79%	88.6%	91%	37th	216th of 719
Unemployment rate	3.9%	4.4%	4.9%	5.2%	32nd	353rd of 719
Tech workers	1.5%	0.7%	2.2%	3.8%	23rd	199th of 719
Median household incomeWeakness	$59,745	$56,092	$63,726	$80,734	20th	281st of 641
Median gross rent	$943	$679	$967	$1,413	17th	126th of 467
Government workers	9.7%	10%	14.6%	14.5%	17th	545th of 719
Foreign-born residents	2.5%	2.1%	4.7%	14.1%	15th	161st of 724
Veterans	2.5%	5.9%	6.5%	6.2%	11th	591st of 724
Residents under 18	15.6%	23.1%	22.6%	22%	9th	592nd of 724
Self-employed workers	5.6%	15.6%	8.6%	10%	7th	469th of 719
Poverty rateStrength	4%	20.5%	16.1%	12.5%	6th	675th of 722
Population density	32/sq mi	29/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	4th	549th of 724
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	11.7%	9.9%	27.6%	35.7%	4th	482nd of 723
Work from home	3.1%	2.1%	10.2%	15.1%	3rd	462nd of 719
Population	519	12,393	4,534,824	334,922,499	1st	585th of 724
Diversity index	0	15.2	32.5	61.4	1st	631st of 724
Uninsured rateStrength	1%	11.8%	6%	8.4%	1st	598th of 723
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	12.5%	37.2%	45.4%	51.1%	1st	529th of 634
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.296	0.421	0.477	0.483	1st	666th of 715

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

14%

5–17

18–24

25–34

13%

35–44

13%

45–54

12%

55–64

31%

65–74

75+

Median age

55.6

Under 18

15.6%

65 and over

39.1%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

88.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.4%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 241
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 86.7%
Married couples: 86.3%
Living alone: 10.8%
Veterans (of adults): 2.5%
Male / female: 59% / 41%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

$50–75k

47%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

18%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

42273

$59,745

Butler Co.

$56,092

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$40,194

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

12.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.296

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

42273

—

Butler Co.

$111,100

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

42273

$943

Butler Co.

$679

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

52%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

46%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 267
Owner-occupied: 96.7%
Vacant: 9.7%
Median year built: 1998
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 12.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 12.5%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

91%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

26%

20–29

18%

30–44

26%

45–59

27%

60+

Average commute

30.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

45%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

23%

Production

21%

Management

13%

Construction and repair

Office and admin

Education

Sales

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Police and fire

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Manufacturing

44%

Health care and social assistance

17%

Retail

Education

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Wholesale

Restaurants and hotels

Agriculture and mining

Public administration

Construction

0.5%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$58,846

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

9.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	42273	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$86,875	$74,888
Service	$48,000	$26,804
Sales and office	$60,625	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$92,625	$49,199
Production and transportation	$39,219	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

50%

Some college

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 82.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.7%
Households with broadband: 90.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 42.3%
No internet access: 9.5%
Without health insurance: 1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Rochester
State: Kentucky
County: Butler County
Center point: 37.2046° N, 86.8616° W
Land area: 16 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Rochester3% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 42273

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
42337	Drakesboro, KY	4.8 mi	1,683	$36,875	$75,500
42219	Dunbar, KY · PO box	5.7 mi	—	—	—
42339	Dunmor, KY	7.9 mi	840	$46,667	$110,700
42326	Browder, KY	8.5 mi	283	$42,167	$162,500
42320	Beaver Dam, KY	8.9 mi	9,128	$54,730	$150,200
42324	Belton, KY	9.4 mi	1,228	$77,898	$157,900
42323	Beechmont, KY	9.7 mi	852	$53,438	$161,900
42321	Beech Creek, KY	11 mi	553	$53,750	$79,800
42201	Aberdeen, KY · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
42369	Rockport, KY	12 mi	223	$62,750	$77,300
42261	Morgantown, KY	12 mi	9,641	$52,953	$112,900
42288	Woodbury, KY · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—

Questions about 42273

What city is zip code 42273?

42273 is assigned to Rochester, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 42273 in?

42273 is in Butler County, Kentucky.

What is the population of 42273?

About 519 people live in 42273, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 42273 in?

42273 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 42273?

The median household income in 42273 is $59,745.

What zip codes are near 42273?

The closest zip codes to 42273 are 42337, 42219, 42339, 42326, 42320.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 42273, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.