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Kevil, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42053

McCracken County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,931
16/sq mi
$80,765
Median income
$174,300
Median home value
23.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kevil pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42053 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42053 covers 302.5 square miles in Kevil, McCracken County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,931 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 42053 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,765 (35% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $36,201. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $174,300 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $924 per month, and 79.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 42053 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in McCracken County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 42053

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kevil, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42053.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42053, Kevil, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,931

Population

302.5

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42053?

43.8

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$80,765

Median Household Income

+35% vs state

$36,201

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 42053 ranks nationally

Kevil, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$80,765 Top 37% higher than 63% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,347

Total Housing Units

2,002

Occupied Units

345

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.3%
Renter 20.7%

$174,300

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$924

Median Rent

1987

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

-1.9%

YoY Change (2024)

210

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+110%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 42053 have decreased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.8% 149
2021 +11.7% 166
2022 +10.7% 184
2023 +16.4% 214
2024 -1.9% 210

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 71 business establishments in ZIP 42053, employing approximately 1,177 people with a combined annual payroll of $105,591,000.

71

Businesses

1,177

Employees

$105.6M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 16.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 12.7%
Retail trade 8 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 8 11.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 9.9%
Wholesale trade 5 7.0%
Health care and social assistance 5 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 5.6%
Manufacturing 3 4.2%
Finance and insurance 3 4.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 42053 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42053 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 42053 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 42053 ranks #2 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
42022 Bandana, KY 104 4.2 mi
42056 La Center, KY 1,982 5.8 mi
62953 Joppa, IL 360 6.8 mi
42086 West Paducah, KY 4,036 6.4 mi
42060 Lovelaceville, KY 130 10.7 mi
62941 Grand Chain, IL 808 10.6 mi
42087 Wickliffe, KY 2,419 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in McCracken County

42003 standard
Paducah, KY
Pop: 29,683
42001 standard
Paducah, KY
Pop: 27,960
42086 standard
West Paducah, KY
Pop: 4,036

Related Areas

McCracken County Kevil, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42053 in? ▼
ZIP code 42053 (Kevil) is located in McCracken County, Kentucky. McCracken County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mccracken-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42053? ▼
ZIP code 42053 in Kevil, KY has a population of 4,931 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42053? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42053 is $80,765, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42053? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 42053 is $174,300, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42053? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42053 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42053? ▼
ZIP code 42053 has 71 business establishments employing approximately 1,177 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42053? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42053 are: Construction (12), Professional, scientific, and technical services (9), Retail trade (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 42053? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 42053 decreased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42053? ▼
In ZIP code 42053, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 42053? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42053 is 24.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42053? ▼
In ZIP code 42053, approximately 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42053? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42053 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.