Zip code 42333: Cromwell, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 42333?

42333 is assigned to Cromwell, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 42333 in?

42333 is mostly in Ohio County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 42333?

About 644 people live in 42333, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 42333?

The median household income in 42333 is $33,969.

Q: What zip codes are near 42333?

The closest zip codes to 42333 are 42370, 42349, 42320, 42361, 42354.

Residential delivery areaOhio CountyCentral Time

Population

644

Median household income

$34K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$85K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$845/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

49.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

36 sq mi

18 people/sq mi

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

About 42333

42333 is a rural zip code in Cromwell, Kentucky (Ohio County), covering 36 sq mi of land. About 644 people live here, or 18 per square mile. The median resident is 49.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $33,969 a year, about 42% of the national median of $80,734. 38.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $85,000, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 83% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $845 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.8 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; transportation and moving goods; and production and manufacturing. 28% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 42333 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate38.9%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%74th of 722 in KY
Self-employed workers27.5%
99th
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%26th of 719 in KY
Uninsured rate20.4%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · KY 6%24th of 723 in KY
Housing vacancy22.7%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%143rd of 719 in KY
Median age49.4
94th
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1121st of 724 in KY
Tech workers6.9%
90th
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%11th of 719 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.500
88th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · KY 0.47793rd of 715 in KY
Homeownership rate83.2%
85th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%266th of 719 in KY
Average commute29.8 min
73rd
U.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min206th of 624 in KY
Residents 65 and older18.2%
62nd
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%360th of 724 in KY
Veterans6.1%
54th
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%344th of 724 in KY
Rent-burdened renters43.5%
25th
U.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%314th of 634 in KY
Residents under 1818.9%
24th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%506th of 724 in KY
Government workers8.6%
10th
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%578th of 719 in KY
Median gross rent$845
9th
U.S. $1,413 · KY $967213th of 467 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher14.6%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%383rd of 723 in KY
Median earnings per worker$33,398
6th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552561st of 700 in KY
Per capita income$21,288
4th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821585th of 722 in KY
Work from home3.1%
3rd
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%465th of 719 in KY
Population density18/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi675th of 724 in KY
Median household income$33,969
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726579th of 641 in KY
Diversity index5.7
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5523rd of 724 in KY
Population644
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824542nd of 724 in KY
Median home value$85,000
1st
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,600534th of 642 in KY
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%684th of 719 in KY
Broadband access62.3%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · KY 88.6%688th of 719 in KY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%656th of 724 in KY
Healthcare workers3.4%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%587th of 719 in KY

Measure	42333	Ohio	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Poverty rateWeakness	38.9%	12.5%	16.1%	12.5%	99th	74th of 722
Self-employed workers	27.5%	7.9%	8.6%	10%	99th	26th of 719
Uninsured rateWeakness	20.4%	5.3%	6%	8.4%	95th	24th of 723
Housing vacancy	22.7%	11.1%	10.3%	10.1%	95th	143rd of 719
Median age	49.4	40.5	39.1	38.9	94th	121st of 724
Tech workers	6.9%	0.7%	2.2%	3.8%	90th	11th of 719
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.500	0.427	0.477	0.483	88th	93rd of 715
Homeownership rateStrength	83.2%	77.2%	68.3%	65.2%	85th	266th of 719
Average commute	29.8 min	28.1 min	24 min	26.4 min	73rd	206th of 624
Residents 65 and older	18.2%	18.6%	17.3%	17.2%	62nd	360th of 724
Veterans	6.1%	4.8%	6.5%	6.2%	54th	344th of 724
Rent-burdened renters	43.5%	32%	45.4%	51.1%	25th	314th of 634
Residents under 18	18.9%	23.9%	22.6%	22%	24th	506th of 724
Government workers	8.6%	13.8%	14.6%	14.5%	10th	578th of 719
Median gross rent	$845	$739	$967	$1,413	9th	213th of 467
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14.6%	13.9%	27.6%	35.7%	9th	383rd of 723
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$33,398	$40,242	$43,552	$49,666	6th	561st of 700
Per capita incomeWeakness	$21,288	$28,772	$35,821	$44,673	4th	585th of 722
Work from home	3.1%	4.8%	10.2%	15.1%	3rd	465th of 719
Population density	18/sq mi	40/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	675th of 724
Median household incomeWeakness	$33,969	$57,798	$63,726	$80,734	2nd	579th of 641
Diversity index	5.7	15.2	32.5	61.4	2nd	523rd of 724
Population	644	23,735	4,534,824	334,922,499	1st	542nd of 724
Median home value	$85,000	$121,400	$205,600	$332,700	1st	534th of 642
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	5%	4.9%	5.2%	1st	684th of 719
Broadband accessWeakness	62.3%	85.1%	88.6%	91%	1st	688th of 719
Foreign-born residents	0%	2.1%	4.7%	14.1%	1st	656th of 724
Healthcare workers	3.4%	11%	10.5%	9.7%	1st	587th of 719

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

16%

5–17

12%

18–24

25–34

35–44

20%

45–54

17%

55–64

15%

65–74

75+

Median age

49.4

Under 18

18.9%

65 and over

18.2%

Race and ethnicity

White97%
Black0.3%
Hispanic3%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

5.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

81.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 273
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 55.3%
Married couples: 44%
Living alone: 44.7%
Veterans (of adults): 6.1%
Male / female: 56% / 44%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

34%

$25–50k

34%

$50–75k

11%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

42333

$33,969

Ohio Co.

$57,798

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$21,288

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

38.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.500

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

42333

$85,000

Ohio Co.

$121,400

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

42333

$845

Ohio Co.

$739

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

67%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

33%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 353
Owner-occupied: 83.2%
Vacant: 22.7%
Median year built: 1979
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 43.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 43.5%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

92%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

44%

20–29

11%

30–44

45–59

60+

26%

Average commute

29.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

42.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

24%

Transportation and moving

16%

Production

16%

Food service

Business and finance

Computer and math

Management

Cleaning and personal care

Healthcare

Office and admin

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Construction

30%

Manufacturing

24%

Restaurants and hotels

15%

Retail

10%

Education

Admin, support and management

Health care and social assistance

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$33,398

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

27.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

8.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	42333	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$51,484	$74,888
Service	$14,760	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$22,250	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

12%

High school

25%

Some college

45%

Associate's

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 87.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
Households with broadband: 62.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 39.2%
No internet access: 37.7%
Without health insurance: 20.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Cromwell
State: Kentucky
County: Ohio County
Center point: 37.3815° N, 86.7590° W
Land area: 36 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

42333 spans 2 counties

Ohio County95% of land
Butler County5% of land

Zip codes near 42333

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
42370	Rosine, KY	4.8 mi	16	—	—
42349	Horse Branch, KY	5.6 mi	1,962	$58,601	$88,900
42320	Beaver Dam, KY	6.8 mi	9,128	$54,730	$150,200
42361	Olaton, KY	9.2 mi	425	$43,750	$89,100
42354	Mc Henry, KY	9.4 mi	283	$65,625	$102,100
42201	Aberdeen, KY · PO box	9.8 mi	—	—	—
42338	Dundee, KY	12 mi	12	—	—
42347	Hartford, KY	12 mi	5,829	$60,900	$134,500
42261	Morgantown, KY	13 mi	9,641	$52,953	$112,900
42369	Rockport, KY	13 mi	223	$62,750	$77,300
42273	Rochester, KY	14 mi	519	$59,745	—
42721	Caneyville, KY	15 mi	4,353	$49,583	$130,700

Questions about 42333

What city is zip code 42333?

42333 is assigned to Cromwell, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 42333 in?

42333 is mostly in Ohio County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 42333?

About 644 people live in 42333, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 42333 in?

42333 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 42333?

The median household income in 42333 is $33,969.

What zip codes are near 42333?

The closest zip codes to 42333 are 42370, 42349, 42320, 42361, 42354.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 42333, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.