ZIP Code 42001
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Paducah · McCracken County · Kentucky
- Population
- 27,960
- Median income
- $71,365
- Median home value
- $215,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.2%
- Land area
- 189.8 sq mi
147/sq mi
▼ 6% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
▼ 23% vs US
higher than 48% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.1
Chicago
ZIP code 42001 in Paducah, Kentucky has a population of 27,960. The median household income is $71,365, which is 6% below the national average. Median home value is $215,300, 23% below the US average. 35.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 42001 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 189.8 square miles in Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky. The area is home to 27,960 residents, producing a population density of 147 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 42001 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42001 sits at $71,365 (20% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $45,963. The poverty rate stands at 15.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $215,300 (35% above the state average) with median rent at $966 per month, and 63.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42001 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing McCracken County, so you can benchmark 42001 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 42001
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42001.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
240 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
167 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
150 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
122 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
109 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42001, Paducah, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
27,960
Population
189.8
Area (sq mi)
147
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42001?
42.1
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
2.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$71,365
Median Household Income
+20% vs state
$45,963
Per Capita Income
15.2%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
16.5 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
14,942
Total Housing Units
13,277
Occupied Units
1,665
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$215,300
Median Home Value
+35% vs state
$966
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.8%
YoY Change (2024)
216
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+116%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 42001 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 155 |
| 2021 | +7.9% | 167 |
| 2022 | +15.5% | 193 |
| 2023 | +8.0% | 208 |
| 2024 | +3.8% | 216 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,189 business establishments in ZIP 42001, employing approximately 21,558 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,062,373,000.
1,189
Businesses
21,558
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 240 | 20.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 167 | 14.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 150 | 12.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 122 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 109 | 9.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 85 | 7.2% |
| Construction | 68 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 48 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 48 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 45 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 30 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 2.0% |
| Information | 20 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 11 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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