PlainZIP

Fountain Run, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42133

Monroe County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,370
8/sq mi
$62,353
Median income
$163,900
Median home value
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fountain Run pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42133 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42133 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fountain Run, Monroe County, Kentucky, home to just 1,370 residents across 182.7 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 42133 reports a modest median household income of $62,353 (5% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $30,319. Poverty here runs at 16.8%, with unemployment measured at 8.6%. On housing, the median home value is $163,900 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $729 per month, and 72.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Monroe County, letting you compare 42133 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 42133

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fountain Run, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42133.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42133, Fountain Run, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,370

Population

182.7

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42133?

40.6

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$62,353

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$30,319

Per Capita Income

16.8%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 42133 ranks nationally

Fountain Run, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$62,353 34th percentile higher than 34% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

797

Total Housing Units

592

Occupied Units

205

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.8%
Renter 27.2%

$163,900

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$729

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 42133, employing approximately 474 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,151,000.

23

Businesses

474

Employees

$24.2M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 17.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 13.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 13.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 42133 vs 42123 →

ZIP 42133 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42133 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 42133 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 42133 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
42123 Austin, KY 840 6.9 mi
42153 Holland, KY 326 7.0 mi
42140 Gamaliel, KY 1,264 8.3 mi
42157 Mount Hermon, KY 437 9.1 mi
42156 Lucas, KY 254 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Monroe County

42167 standard
Tompkinsville, KY
Pop: 8,145
42166 standard
Summer Shade, KY
Pop: 2,314
42140 standard
Gamaliel, KY
Pop: 1,264
42157 standard
Mount Hermon, KY
Pop: 437
42151 standard
Hestand, KY
Pop: 275

Related Areas

Monroe County Fountain Run, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42133 in? ▼
ZIP code 42133 (Fountain Run) is located in Monroe County, Kentucky. Monroe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monroe-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42133? ▼
ZIP code 42133 in Fountain Run, KY has a population of 1,370 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42133? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42133 is $62,353, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42133? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 42133 is $163,900, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42133? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42133 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42133? ▼
ZIP code 42133 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 474 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42133? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42133 are: Retail trade (4), Transportation and warehousing (3), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42133? ▼
In ZIP code 42133, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42133? ▼
In ZIP code 42133, approximately 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42133? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42133 is 16.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.