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Monticello, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42633

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

20,065
18/sq mi
$46,040
Median income
$138,900
Median home value
13.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42633 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42633 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1127.2 square miles in Monticello, Wayne County, Kentucky. The area is home to 20,065 residents, producing a population density of 18 people per square mile, and falls within the Kentucky/Monticello time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 42633 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42633 sits at $46,040 (23% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $24,996. The poverty rate stands at 25.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $138,900 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $726 per month, and 68.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42633 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 42633 sits relative to Kentucky and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 42633

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42633.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42633, Monticello, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

20,065

Population

1127.2

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

Kentucky/Monticello

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42633?

43.7

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 91.7%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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?

$46,040

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$24,996

Per Capita Income

25.0%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

24.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 42633 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,040 10th percentile higher than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.6%

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

What does housing look like?

9,270

Total Housing Units

7,611

Occupied Units

1,659

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.0%
Renter 32.0%

$138,900

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$726

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.9%

YoY Change (2024)

249

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+149%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 42633 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 159
2021 +14.9% 182
2022 +11.1% 203
2023 +14.9% 233
2024 +6.9% 249

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 280 business establishments in ZIP 42633, employing approximately 4,087 people with a combined annual payroll of $136,280,000.

280

Businesses

4,087

Employees

$136.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 70 25.0%
Health care and social assistance 35 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 29 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 22 7.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 7.5%
Manufacturing 20 7.1%
Finance and insurance 20 7.1%
Construction 16 5.7%
Wholesale trade 13 4.6%
Information 7 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 1.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 1.4%

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

Related Areas

Wayne County Monticello, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42633 in? ▼
ZIP code 42633 (Monticello) is located in Wayne County, Kentucky. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42633? ▼
ZIP code 42633 in Monticello, KY has a population of 20,065 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42633? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42633 is $46,040, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42633? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 42633 is $138,900, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42633? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42633 is White at 91.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42633? ▼
ZIP code 42633 has 280 business establishments employing approximately 4,087 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42633? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42633 are: Retail trade (70), Health care and social assistance (35), Other services (except public administration) (29). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 42633? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 42633 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42633? ▼
In ZIP code 42633, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 42633? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42633 is 24.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42633? ▼
In ZIP code 42633, approximately 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42633? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42633 is 25.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Monticello, KY

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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