42333 ZIP Code — Cromwell, KY

Ohio County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42333 is located in Cromwell, Kentucky, within Ohio County. It covers approximately 36.04 square miles and serves a population of 760 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42333

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $70,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,114. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 42333 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

760

population

36.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42333 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42333

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42333. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cromwell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42320 Beaver Dam (5.9 mi) 42354 Mc Henry (9.5 mi) 42273 Rochester (10.1 mi) 42261 Morgantown (10.5 mi) 42369 Rockport (12.2 mi) 42721 Caneyville (14.3 mi) 42347 Hartford (14.7 mi) 42328 Centertown (15.3 mi) 42337 Drakesboro (15.8 mi) 42252 Jetson (16 mi) 42330 Central City (18.7 mi) 42323 Beechmont (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	760
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	183

Geography
Land area	36.04 sq mi
Water area	0.38 sq mi
Latitude	37.3414
Longitude	-86.7579
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	270/364

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.1%	58.9%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	27.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	12.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

760

Population

People per sq mi

29.2

Median age

$40,114

Median household income

$20,397

Per capita income

$70,400

Median home value

$675

Median monthly rent

84.3%

Home ownership

16.5%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

308

Housing units

3.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	297	39.1%
18 and over	463	60.9%
65 and over	140	18.4%
Median age	29.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.7%

Black or African American 6.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Two or more races 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	703	91.7%
Black or African American	50	6.5%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.9%
Two or more races	7	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.1%	58.9%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	27.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	12.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	4.2%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 15.7%

$25k–$35k 23.9%

$35k–$50k 18.4%

$50k–$75k 30.0%

$100k–$150k 6.1%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	15.7%
$25k–$35k	23.9%
$35k–$50k	18.4%
$50k–$75k	30.0%
$100k–$150k	6.1%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$40,114

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.2%

$50k–$100k 51.4%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

$200k–$300k 23.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$70,400
Median rent / month	$675
Owner occupied	84.3%
Renter occupied	15.7%
Vacant	17.2%
Single-family detached	57.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	36.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	23.2%
2000–2009	1.1%
1990–1999	9.3%
1980–1989	21.2%
1970–1979	24.3%
1960–1969	1.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	19.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	17.5%
3 bedrooms	79.4%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	29.4%
2 vehicles	45.1%
3 or more	21.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.0%
Electricity	74.1%
Propane / LP gas	13.0%
Fuel oil	5.1%
No fuel used	5.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	131	44.7%
Cohabiting couple	12	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	124	42.3%
Female householder, no spouse	26	8.9%
Households with children under 18	95	32.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	115	39.2%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.6%	13.7%
Married	55.1%	56.4%
Separated	0.0%	6.6%
Widowed	14.7%	5.7%
Divorced	8.7%	17.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 12.4%

HS graduate 43.0%

Some college, no degree 34.5%

Associate's degree 3.4%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.5%
Bachelor's or higher	3.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	65	24.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	113	43.0%
High school	85	32.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 35.2%

Retail trade 30.7%

Manufacturing 19.6%

Education & healthcare 12.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	6.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	12.6%
Natural resources & construction	61.8%
Production & transportation	19.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.3%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	44.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.5%
Work from home	22.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 16.5%

Under 18 years 22.2%

18 and over 13.5%

Married-couple families 19.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.0%
Retirement income	43.7%
Supplemental Security	9.2%
Cash public assistance	9.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.8%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	33.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.6%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	22.8%
Poor mental health	19.2%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	48.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	21.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	90	20.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.9%
Under 18	34.4%
18–64 years	20.7%
65 and over	35.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.5%
Public insurance	74.7%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	669	88.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	760	100.0%
Born in same state	752	98.9%
Born in different state	694	91.3%
Foreign born	8	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	160	21.1%
Italian	104	13.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	55	7.2%
Polish	33	4.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	88.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42333

What city is ZIP code 42333 in?

ZIP code 42333 is primarily assigned to Cromwell, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42333 in?

ZIP code 42333 falls within Ohio County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 42333 family-oriented?

39% of residents in ZIP code 42333 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 42333 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 42333 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42333?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 42333 have a large veteran population?

20% of civilians in ZIP code 42333 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 42333 in?

ZIP code 42333 observes the CST timezone.