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 Moderate-density area
- $80,765
- Median income Near-median income area
- $174,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 42053 (Kevil, KY) fell -1.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 214.4 in 2023 to 210.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,201. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.2% and unemployment is 2.7%. Median home value is $174,300 (10% above the average Kentucky ZIP) and median rent is $924; 79.3% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in McCracken County, so 42053 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42053?
43.8
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
1.0%
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?
$80,765
Median Household Income
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$36,201
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 42053 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Kevil, KY household income vs. every Kentucky ZIP code
Median household income among 646 reporting Kentucky ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$80,765 Top 13% higher than 87% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,347housing units
2,347
Total Housing Units
2,002
Occupied Units
345
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$174,300
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 42053 vs 42022 →
ZIP 42053 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42053
Kevil (42053)
4,931 residents
- 42086
West Paducah (42086)
4,036 residents
- 42087
Wickliffe (42087)
2,419 residents
- 42056
La Center (42056)
1,982 residents
- 62941 808
Grand Chain (62941)
808 residents
- 62953 360
Joppa (62953)
360 residents
- 42060 130
Lovelaceville (42060)
130 residents
- 42022 104
Bandana (42022)
104 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42053 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 42053 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42022
Bandana (42022)
$92,176 median income
- 42053
Kevil (42053)
$80,765 median income
- 42086
West Paducah (42086)
$77,591 median income
- 42087
Wickliffe (42087)
$58,802 median income
- 42056
La Center (42056)
$56,776 median income
- 62941
Grand Chain (62941)
$47,500 median income
- 62953
Joppa (62953)
$41,563 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 42053, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,931 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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