Cromwell, KY · standard
ZIP Code 42333
Ohio County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,111
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $33,969
- Median income Below-median income area
- $85,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cromwell pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 5th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42333 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 42333 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cromwell, Ohio County, Kentucky, home to just 1,111 residents across 82.3 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 42333 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $33,969 (43% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,288. The poverty rate is 38.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $85,000 (47% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $845; owner occupancy is 83.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ohio County, so 42333 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 42333
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cromwell, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42333.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42333, Cromwell, 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
1,111
Population
82.3
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42333?
49.4
Median Age
56.4%
Male
43.6%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$33,969
Median Household Income
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$21,288
Per Capita Income
38.9%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 42333 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Cromwell, KY household income vs. every Kentucky ZIP code
Median household income among 646 reporting Kentucky ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$33,969 9th percentile higher than 9% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kentucky ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
353housing units
353
Total Housing Units
273
Occupied Units
80
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$85,000
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$845
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 42333, employing approximately 1,762 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,062,000.
16
Businesses
1,762
Employees
$42.1M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 25.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 25.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 18.8% |
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 42333 vs 42370 →
ZIP 42333 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42261
Morgantown (42261)
10,602 residents
- 42320
Beaver Dam (42320)
8,205 residents
- 42349 1,503
Horse Branch (42349)
1,503 residents
- 42333 1,111
Cromwell (42333)
1,111 residents
- 42273 443
Rochester (42273)
443 residents
- 42370 28
Rosine (42370)
28 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42333 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 42333 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42273
Rochester (42273)
$59,745 median income
- 42349
Horse Branch (42349)
$58,601 median income
- 42320
Beaver Dam (42320)
$54,730 median income
- 42261
Morgantown (42261)
$52,953 median income
- 42333
Cromwell (42333)
$33,969 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 42333 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 42333, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,111 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 42333 in?
ZIP code 42333 (Cromwell) is located in Ohio County, Kentucky. Ohio County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ohio-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42333?
ZIP code 42333 in Cromwell, KY has a population of 1,111 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42333?
The median household income in ZIP 42333 is $33,969, which is 55% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42333?
The median home value in ZIP 42333 is $85,000, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42333?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42333 is White at 97.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42333?
ZIP code 42333 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 1,762 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42333?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42333 are: Transportation and warehousing (4), Other services (except public administration) (4), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42333?
In ZIP code 42333, 40.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% 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 42333?
In ZIP code 42333, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42333?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42333 is 38.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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