42337 ZIP Code – Drakesboro, Kentucky
42337 is a ZIP code serving Drakesboro, Kentucky in Muhlenberg County with a population of approximately 1,743 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $37,667, which is below the Kentucky average and well below the national figure. The median home value of $69,000 is well below the national average, with 86.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,139, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 59% single-family (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 5.9%, above the national average. An estimated 37.3% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. An estimated 1.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 48.2, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 42326, 42323, 42321.
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ZIP 42337 vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 42337 | KY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,743 | 5,902 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $37k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $69k | $139k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,139 | $801 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 37.3% | 21.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 1.3% | 16.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 42326 – Browder
- 42323 – Beechmont
- 42321 – Beech Creek
- 42332 – Cleaton
- 42324 – Belton
- 42273 – Rochester
- 42339 – Dunmor
- 42369 – Rockport
- 42367 – Powderly
- 42330 – Central City
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42326 | BROWDER | 305 | $39,750 |
| 42323 | BEECHMONT | 810 | $50,341 |
| 42321 | BEECH CREEK | 415 | $66,250 |
| 42332 | CLEATON | 102 | Not provided |
| 42324 | BELTON | 1,080 | $50,859 |