PlainZIP

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
$33,969
Median income
$85,000
Median home value
14.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

3th 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 Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $21,288. Poverty here runs at 38.9%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. Median home value sits at $85,000 (47% below the state average), median rent at $845 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 42333, plus 6 more within Ohio County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 42333

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cromwell, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42333.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 42333?

49.4

Median Age

56.4%

Male

43.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.0%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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

$21,288

Per Capita Income

38.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 42333 ranks nationally

Cromwell, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$33,969 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 40.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.6%

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

What does housing look like?

353

Total Housing Units

273

Occupied Units

80

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.2%
Renter 16.8%

$85,000

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$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

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ZIP 42333 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 42333 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 42333 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 42333 ranks #5 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
42370 Rosine, KY 28 6.0 mi
42320 Beaver Dam, KY 8,205 5.9 mi
42349 Horse Branch, KY 1,503 6.4 mi
42273 Rochester, KY 443 11.3 mi
42261 Morgantown, KY 10,602 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ohio County

42320 standard
Beaver Dam, KY
Pop: 8,205
42347 standard
Hartford, KY
Pop: 6,152
42343 standard
Fordsville, KY
Pop: 1,782
42349 standard
Horse Branch, KY
Pop: 1,503
42328 standard
Centertown, KY
Pop: 1,389
42368 standard
Reynolds Station, KY
Pop: 1,325

Related Areas

Ohio County Cromwell, KY Kentucky

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.

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