42733 ZIP Code — Elk Horn, KY

Taylor County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42733 is located in Elk Horn, Kentucky, within Taylor County. It covers approximately 55.47 square miles and serves a population of 1,615 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42733

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $138,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,629. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 42733 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,615

population

55.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

42733 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42733

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42733. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elk Horn	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,615
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	217

Geography
Land area	55.47 sq mi
Water area	5.09 sq mi
Latitude	37.3361
Longitude	-85.1896
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
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	52.5%	51.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	44.1%	33.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	3.4%	13.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,615

Population

People per sq mi

29.6

Median age

$66,629

Median household income

$26,317

Per capita income

$138,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

76.9%

Home ownership

32.0%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

574

Housing units

2.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

106

15–19

20–24

135

25–34

185

35–44

45–54

118

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	452	28.0%
18 and over	1,163	72.0%
65 and over	214	13.3%
Median age	29.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

Asian 1.6%

Two or more races 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,548	95.9%
Asian	26	1.6%
Two or more races	26	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.5%	51.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	44.1%	33.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	3.4%	13.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.2%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 12.5%

$75k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 38.1%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	12.5%
$75k–$100k	7.2%
$100k–$150k	38.1%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
Median income	$66,629

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.7%

$50k–$100k 21.1%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 16.1%

$200k–$300k 3.4%

$300k–$500k 26.1%

$1M+ 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	76.9%
Renter occupied	23.1%
Vacant	19.6%
Single-family detached	81.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	30.9%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	19.3%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	3.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	25.2%
3 bedrooms	34.3%
4 bedrooms	36.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	20.8%
2 vehicles	29.8%
3 or more	45.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	61.4%
Propane / LP gas	19.9%
Wood	17.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	371	65.4%
Cohabiting couple	24	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	49	8.6%
Female householder, no spouse	123	21.7%
Households with children under 18	268	47.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	137	24.2%
Average household size	2.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.8%	21.3%
Married	67.7%	70.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	7.6%
Divorced	7.5%	0.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.5%

Some HS, no diploma 14.8%

HS graduate 40.3%

Some college, no degree 29.3%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 0.9%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.7%
Bachelor's or higher	2.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	36	9.3%
Elementary school	291	75.2%
High school	47	12.1%
College / grad school	13	3.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 24.9%

Manufacturing 21.5%

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Construction 13.6%

Transportation & utilities 10.3%

Other services 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.2%
Service	10.3%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	17.1%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.5%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	5.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.7%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 32.0%

Under 18 years 59.6%

18 and over 21.6%

Married-couple families 12.1%

Female-led households 80.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.0%
Retirement income	13.9%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	43.2%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	33.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.2%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.3%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	33.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.6%
Depression	26.9%
Fair or poor health	23.1%
Poor mental health	18.8%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	50.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	21.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	88	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.9%
Under 18	15.7%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	46.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.4%
Public insurance	59.9%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	8.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,537	95.2%
Spanish	57	3.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	57	3.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,615	100.0%
Born in same state	1,615	100.0%
Born in different state	1,163	72.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	274	17%
French	114	7.1%
Italian	73	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	24	1.5%
Dutch	11	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.1%
Internet access	87.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42733

What city is ZIP code 42733 in?

ZIP code 42733 is primarily assigned to Elk Horn, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42733 in?

ZIP code 42733 falls within Taylor County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42733?

32% of residents in ZIP code 42733 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42733?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42733?

The median home value in ZIP code 42733 is $138,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 42733?

ZIP code 42733 has an estimated population of 1,615 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 42733 in?

ZIP code 42733 observes the EST timezone.