42337 ZIP Code — Drakesboro, KY

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42337 is located in Drakesboro, Kentucky, within Muhlenberg County. It covers approximately 37.20 square miles and serves a population of 1,743 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42337

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $69,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $37,667. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 42337 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,743
population
37.20
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
42337 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 42337

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City Status
Drakesboro Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
42323 Beechmont (3.6 mi) 42369 Rockport (6.3 mi) 42339 Dunmor (7.9 mi) 42273 Rochester (8.6 mi) 42367 Powderly (8.9 mi) 42330 Central City (9.7 mi) 42345 Greenville (10.6 mi) 42320 Beaver Dam (12 mi) 42354 Mc Henry (12 mi) 42328 Centertown (13.5 mi) 42256 Lewisburg (14.9 mi) 42333 Cromwell (15.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,743
Population density 47 / sq mi
State FIPS 21
County FIPS 177
Geography
Land area 37.20 sq mi
Water area 1.94 sq mi
Latitude 37.2185
Longitude -86.9998
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 59.5% 53.8% 47.9%
$50k – $100k 33.0% 28.8% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 5.8% 12.7% 17.6%
Over $200k 1.6% 4.7% 4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,743
Population
47
People per sq mi
44.4
Median age
$37,667
Median household income
$18,099
Per capita income
$69,000
Median home value
$1,139
Median monthly rent
88.3%
Home ownership
32.7%
Poverty rate
10.7%
Unemployment
650
Housing units
0.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
15
Under 5
19
40
5–9
52
56
10–14
73
90
15–19
116
44
20–24
56
68
25–34
88
74
35–44
96
144
45–54
187
46
55–59
60
47
60–64
62
71
65–74
92
41
75–84
53
23
85+
30
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1838021.8%
18 and over1,36378.2%
65 and over31017.8%
Median age44.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.6%
Black or African American 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Other race 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or more races 0.3%
GroupCount%
White1,62191.6%
Black or African American804.5%
Hispanic or Latino271.5%
Other race241.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander130.7%
Two or more races50.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 59.5% 53.8% 47.9%
$50k – $100k 33.0% 28.8% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 5.8% 12.7% 17.6%
Over $200k 1.6% 4.7% 4.2%
Under $10k 5.6%
$10k–$15k 16.5%
$15k–$25k 14.6%
$25k–$35k 11.0%
$35k–$50k 13.4%
$50k–$75k 18.1%
$75k–$100k 16.0%
$100k–$150k 4.1%
$150k–$200k 0.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.6%
$10k–$15k16.5%
$15k–$25k14.6%
$25k–$35k11.0%
$35k–$50k13.4%
$50k–$75k18.1%
$75k–$100k16.0%
$100k–$150k4.1%
$150k–$200k0.6%
Median income$37,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 35.2%
$50k–$100k 40.2%
$100k–$150k 11.1%
$150k–$200k 5.4%
$200k–$300k 1.0%
$300k–$500k 7.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$69,000
Median rent / month$1,139
Owner occupied88.3%
Renter occupied11.7%
Vacant9.8%
Single-family detached69.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes27.2%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.67

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.6%
2010–201914.9%
2000–20097.7%
1990–19999.1%
1980–198911.0%
1970–197917.3%
1960–196919.1%
1950–19598.4%
1940–19497.2%
1939 or earlier4.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.9%
2 bedrooms26.5%
3 bedrooms48.4%
4 bedrooms19.1%
5+ bedrooms2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle9.5%
1 vehicle25.0%
2 vehicles25.5%
3 or more40.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas28.5%
Electricity69.5%
Propane / LP gas2.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family33951.7%
Cohabiting couple395.9%
Male householder, no spouse9514.5%
Female householder, no spouse18327.9%
Households with children under 1820330.9%
Households with seniors (65+)25238.4%
Average household size2.66

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married24.8%29.1%
Married53.8%42.6%
Separated0.6%4.1%
Widowed1.7%9.1%
Divorced19.1%15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.4%
Some HS, no diploma 8.1%
HS graduate 57.4%
Some college, no degree 16.2%
Associate's degree 7.5%
Bachelor's degree 0.3%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher81.5%
Bachelor's or higher0.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool214.7%
Kindergarten5211.6%
Elementary school15534.4%
High school13530.0%
College / grad school8719.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.0%
Manufacturing 19.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 11.6%
Transportation & utilities 8.6%
Professional & management 8.6%
Agriculture & mining 8.3%
Construction 7.0%
Public administration 4.4%
Other services 3.7%
Retail trade 3.5%
Finance & real estate 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts16.7%
Service14.9%
Sales & office18.7%
Natural resources & construction20.2%
Production & transportation29.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector84.8%
Government14.5%
Self-employed0.4%
Unpaid family workers0.4%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone89.8%
Carpool8.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.6%
Work from home0.8%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)33.6

Poverty

All people 32.7%
Under 18 years 61.3%
18 and over 24.7%
Married-couple families 18.0%
Female-led households 55.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security44.4%
Retirement income26.4%
Supplemental Security15.2%
Cash public assistance1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP14.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.9%
High blood pressure45.5%
High cholesterol39.9%
Diabetes14.8%
Heart disease9.1%
Stroke4.4%
Asthma12.1%
Arthritis35.9%
Kidney disease3.7%
Pulmonary disease13.5%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking28.7%
Binge drinking14.1%
No physical activity36.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep39.1%
Depression27.3%
Fair or poor health25.7%
Poor mental health19.4%
Poor physical health16.9%
No health insurance12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.5%
Visited dentist47.2%
Cholesterol screening89.0%
Teeth loss24.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans443.2%
Disability%
Any disability30.8%
Under 1821.8%
18–64 years25.2%
65 and over61.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance39.0%
Public insurance68.0%
No insurance5.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,70998.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,743100.0%
Born in same state1,73099.3%
Born in different state1,31875.6%
Foreign born130.7%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian19711.3%
French1679.6%
AncestryCount%
Arab1609.2%
English20.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.6%
Internet access95.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42337

What city is ZIP code 42337 in?

ZIP code 42337 is primarily assigned to Drakesboro, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42337 in?

ZIP code 42337 falls within Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42337?

33% of residents in ZIP code 42337 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 42337 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 42337 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42337 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 42337 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42337?

The median home value in ZIP code 42337 is $69,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 42337 in?

ZIP code 42337 observes the CST timezone.

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