42273 ZIP Code — Rochester, KY

Butler County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42273 is located in Rochester, Kentucky, within Butler County. It covers approximately 16.41 square miles and serves a population of 561 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42273

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($53,804) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 42273 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

561

population

16.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42273 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42273

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42273. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rochester	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42261 Morgantown (8.2 mi) 42337 Drakesboro (8.6 mi) 42369 Rockport (9.7 mi) 42320 Beaver Dam (9.9 mi) 42333 Cromwell (10.1 mi) 42323 Beechmont (10.7 mi) 42339 Dunmor (11.1 mi) 42354 Mc Henry (12.5 mi) 42256 Lewisburg (14.9 mi) 42330 Central City (16.4 mi) 42328 Centertown (17 mi) 42367 Powderly (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	561
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	16.41 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	37.2120
Longitude	-86.8444
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	43.0%	54.2%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	33.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	10.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	9.9%	1.9%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

561

Population

People per sq mi

54.8

Median age

$53,804

Median household income

$37,984

Per capita income

Median home value

$540

Median monthly rent

86.5%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

282

Housing units

9.3%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	74	13.2%
18 and over	487	86.8%
65 and over	216	38.5%
Median age	54.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	552	98.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.0%	54.2%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	33.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	10.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	9.9%	1.9%	4.2%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 12.0%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 43.4%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	12.0%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	43.4%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$53,804

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 56.7%

$50k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 6.0%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k–$300k 14.3%

$300k–$500k 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$540
Owner occupied	86.5%
Renter occupied	13.5%
Vacant	20.6%
Single-family detached	56.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	42.4%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	27.8%
2000–2009	12.0%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	3.8%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	13.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	16.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	62.7%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	14.7%
2 vehicles	63.3%
3 or more	21.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.2%
Electricity	82.1%
Propane / LP gas	11.2%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	179	71.3%
Cohabiting couple	18	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	14	5.6%
Female householder, no spouse	40	15.9%
Households with children under 18	44	17.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	139	55.4%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.5%	14.2%
Married	60.2%	62.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	12.3%
Divorced	6.3%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 16.0%

HS graduate 48.5%

Some college, no degree 14.0%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.0%
Bachelor's or higher	9.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	1.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	21	31.3%
High school	38	56.7%
College / grad school	7	10.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.0%

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Transportation & utilities 10.6%

Retail trade 9.6%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Wholesale trade 4.6%

Construction 3.7%

Professional & management 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Public administration 2.3%

Other services 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.6%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	11.5%
Natural resources & construction	1.4%
Production & transportation	35.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.4%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.7

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.2%
Retirement income	59.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	39.4%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	58.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	3.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	6.6%
65 and over	27.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.1%
Public insurance	61.9%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	6.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	551	98.2%
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)	561	100.0%
Born in same state	561	100.0%
Born in different state	434	77.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	205	36.5%
French	168	29.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	80	14.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.7%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42273

What city is ZIP code 42273 in?

ZIP code 42273 is primarily assigned to Rochester, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42273 in?

ZIP code 42273 falls within Butler County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 42273 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 42273 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 42273 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 42273 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42273?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 42273 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 42273 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 42273 in?

ZIP code 42273 observes the CST timezone.