42337 ZIP Code, Drakesboro, KY
42337 is a ZIP code in Drakesboro, Kentucky in Muhlenberg County. It covers 37 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 42326, 42273 and 42323. 1,683 people live here in 683 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (87%). Median household income is $36,875, well below the Kentucky median of $63,726; the median age is 47.5, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Drakesboro, KY
- County: Muhlenberg County
- Land area: 37 sq mi
- Population: 1,683
- Median household income: $36,875
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,683 |
| Households | 683 |
| Median household income | $36,875 |
| Income per person | $19,399 |
| Median age | 47.5 |
| Homeowners | 86.5% |
| Median home value | $75,500 |
| Median rent | $583 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 29.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 34.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 34.5% |
| Broadband internet | 87.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.8% |
| $10–15K | 7.6% |
| $15–25K | 20.5% |
| $25–35K | 13.9% |
| $35–50K | 17.7% |
| $50–75K | 15.2% |
| $75–100K | 3.2% |
| $100–150K | 14.1% |
| $150–200K | 0.0% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 5.3% |
| 10–19 | 13.8% |
| 20–24 | 2.4% |
| 25–34 | 11.5% |
| 35–44 | 8.3% |
| 45–54 | 25.2% |
| 55–64 | 16.6% |
| 65–74 | 6.0% |
| 75+ | 10.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.1% |
| Owned outright | 43.6% |
| Rented | 11.7% |
| Vacant | 10.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 62.1% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 1.5% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.4% |
| Mobile / other | 36.0% |
Businesses in 42337
13 business establishments with 414 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 42326 (4.2 mi)
- 42273 — Rochester city, KY (4.8 mi)
- 42323 — Beechmont CDP, KY (5 mi)
- 42324 (5.4 mi)
- 42339 — Dunmor CDP, KY (5.5 mi)
- 42321 — Beechmont CDP, KY (5.7 mi)
- 42332 — Cleaton CDP, KY (8.4 mi)
- 42369 — Rockport city, KY (9.7 mi)
Areas that include 42337
- Drakesboro, KY ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Muhlenberg County ZIP codes — 15 ZIP codes
- Kentucky ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Muhlenberg County
- No. 1 of 7: highest share of households with children in Muhlenberg County
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Muhlenberg County
- No. 5 of 7: lowest median age in Muhlenberg County
- No. 2 of 7: highest median age in Muhlenberg County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 42337, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 42337 in?
- 42337 is a Drakesboro, KY mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Drakesboro; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 42337 in?
- 42337 is in Muhlenberg County.
- What is the population of 42337?
- About 1,683 people (±361), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,775.
- What is the median household income in 42337?
- $36,875 (±$11,776), compared with $63,726 for Kentucky as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 42337?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 42337 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 42337?
- The closest, measured center to center: 42326 (4.2 mi), 42273 (4.8 mi, Rochester), 42323 (5 mi, Beechmont), 42324 (5.4 mi), 42339 (5.5 mi, Dunmor) and 42321 (5.7 mi, Beechmont).
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