PlainZIP

Drakesboro, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42337

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

2,026
16/sq mi
$36,875
Median income
$75,500
Median home value
1.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Drakesboro pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42337 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42337 covers 128.2 square miles in Drakesboro, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,026 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 42337 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,875 (38% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $19,399. The poverty rate stands at 34.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. The typical home here is valued at $75,500 (53% below the state average); renters pay a median of $583 monthly, and 86.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 1.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.5, and the average commute is -. To put 42337 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Muhlenberg County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 42337, Drakesboro, 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

2,026

Population

128.2

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42337?

47.5

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 95.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$36,875

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$19,399

Per Capita Income

34.5%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 42337 ranks nationally

Drakesboro, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$36,875 4th percentile higher than 4% 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 46.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1.4%

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

What does housing look like?

766

Total Housing Units

683

Occupied Units

83

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.5%
Renter 13.5%

$75,500

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$583

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 42337, employing approximately 414 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,041,000.

13

Businesses

414

Employees

$10.0M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 23.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 23.1%

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 42337 vs 42326 →

ZIP 42337 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 42337 ranks #2 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 42337 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 42337 ranks #null of 9 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
42326 Browder, KY 460 0.2 mi
42323 Beechmont, KY 793 3.9 mi
42332 Cleaton, KY 271 4.5 mi
42321 Beech Creek, KY 327 4.6 mi
42324 Belton, KY 1,276 6.4 mi
42369 Rockport, KY 331 8.9 mi
42367 Powderly, KY 667 8.3 mi
42339 Dunmor, KY 800 8.8 mi
42330 Central City, KY 9,386 8.8 mi
42374 South Carrollton, KY 277 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Muhlenberg County

42345 standard
Greenville, KY
Pop: 11,747
42330 standard
Central City, KY
Pop: 9,386
42325 standard
Bremen, KY
Pop: 2,028
42324 standard
Belton, KY
Pop: 1,276
42344 standard
Graham, KY
Pop: 856
42339 standard
Dunmor, KY
Pop: 800

Related Areas

Muhlenberg County Drakesboro, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42337 in? ▼
ZIP code 42337 (Drakesboro) is located in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Muhlenberg County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/muhlenberg-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42337? ▼
ZIP code 42337 in Drakesboro, KY has a population of 2,026 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42337? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42337 is $36,875, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42337? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 42337 is $75,500, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42337? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42337 is White at 95.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42337? ▼
ZIP code 42337 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 414 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42337? ▼
In ZIP code 42337, 46.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 1.4% 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 42337? ▼
In ZIP code 42337, approximately 86.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42337? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42337 is 34.5% 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.