ZIP Code 42086
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West Paducah · McCracken County · Kentucky
- Population
- 4,036
- Median income
- $77,591
- Median home value
- $179,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.0%
- Land area
- 86.6 sq mi
47/sq mi
▲ 2% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
▼ 36% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
Median age 44
Chicago
ZIP code 42086 in West Paducah, Kentucky has a population of 4,036. The median household income is $77,591, which is 2% above the national average. Median home value is $179,200, 36% below the US average. 24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 42086 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 86.6 square miles in West Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky. The area is home to 4,036 residents, producing a population density of 47 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 42086 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42086 sits at $77,591 (30% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $35,260. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $179,200 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $1,033 per month, and 83.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42086 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is —. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing McCracken County, so you can benchmark 42086 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 42086
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42086.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 5
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 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 42086, West 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
4,036
Population
86.6
Area (sq mi)
47
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42086?
44.0
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
2.4%
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?
$77,591
Median Household Income
+30% vs state
$35,260
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
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?
1,603
Total Housing Units
1,373
Occupied Units
230
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$179,200
Median Home Value
+13% vs state
$1,033
Median Rent
1989
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
+0.2%
YoY Change (2024)
209
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+109%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 42086 have increased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -4.7% | 150 |
| 2021 | +16.5% | 175 |
| 2022 | +6.8% | 187 |
| 2023 | +11.4% | 208 |
| 2024 | +0.2% | 209 |
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 58 business establishments in ZIP 42086, employing approximately 525 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,307,000.
58
Businesses
525
Employees
$19.3M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 25.9% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 13.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 12.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 8.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 6.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 6.9% |
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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