ZIP Code 42733 — Elk Horn, KY
42733 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Elk Horn, Kentucky, in Taylor County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 42733 at a glance
| ZIP code | 42733 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Elk Horn |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Taylor FIPS 21217 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| Population | 1,610 |
| Coordinates | 37.340080, -85.180280 |
How ZIP+4 works in 42733
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 42733. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 42733 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 42733.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 42758 | Mannsville, KY | 2.7 mi |
| 42753 | Knifley, KY | 8.1 mi |
| 40009 | Bradfordsville, KY | 10.1 mi |
| 42718 | Campbellsville, KY | 11.3 mi |
| 42539 | Liberty, KY | 12.7 mi |
| 42528 | Dunnville, KY | 14 mi |
| 40033 | Lebanon, KY | 15.5 mi |
| 42728 | Columbia, KY | 17 mi |
| 40328 | Gravel Switch, KY | 17.8 mi |
| 40063 | Saint Mary, KY | 18.2 mi |
| 40437 | Hustonville, KY | 19.3 mi |
| 40060 | Raywick, KY | 19.8 mi |
Questions about 42733
What is the ZIP+4 code for 42733?
42733 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 42733, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 42733?
42733 is assigned to Elk Horn, Kentucky, in Taylor County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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