ZIP Code 42733 - Elk Horn Kentucky
Overview
ZIP Code 42733 is located in Elk Horn Kentucky. 42733 is primarily within Taylor County, with some portions in Casey County and Adair County. Regionally, 42733 is located in Metro Louisville.
ZIP Code 42733 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Elk Horn |
| Primary County | Taylor County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,615 |
| Area Code(s) | 270 / 364 / 606 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 42733 Map
42733 Demographics
42733 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Kentucky based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 42733 is White. The current unemployment level in 42733 is 4.6%.
| Population | 1,615 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 28 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 644 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $60,481 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $152,680 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 98.9% |
42733 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,716 | 98.9% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.4% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
42733 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 7 | 0.89% |
| Bachelor Degree | 16 | 2.04% |
| High School Diploma | 354 | 45.04% |
| No High School Diploma | 5 | 0.64% |
| GED or Alternate | 70 | 8.91% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 165 | 20.99% |
| Associates Degree | 114 | 14.5% |
| Masters Degree | 5 | 0.64% |
| Professional Degree | 46 | 5.85% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4 | 0.51% |
42733 Geography
| Coordinates | 37.34012222, -85.18226624 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Regions | Metro Louisville Lexington Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Campbellsville, KY |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 58 Square Miles |
42733 Schools
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42733 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 71g - Eastern Highland Rim | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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