42001 ZIP Code – Paducah, Kentucky
42001 is a large ZIP code in Paducah, Kentucky, part of McCracken County with a population of approximately 30,634 residents. The median household income of $62,956 is near the Kentucky average and near the national average. The median home value of $203,900 is below the national average, with 63.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $898 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 68% single-family (increasing), 14% apartments (increasing), 14% duplex/multi-family.
At 2.6%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. An estimated 16.2% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 43.1, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 42086, 42003, 42060.
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ZIP 42001 vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 42001 | KY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30k | 5,902 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $62k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $203k | $139k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $898 | $801 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.2% | 21.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.6% | 16.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 42086 – West Paducah
- 42003 – Paducah
- 42060 – Lovelaceville
- 42069 – Melber
- 42027 – Boaz
- 42053 – Kevil
- 42061 – Lowes
- 42035 – Cunningham
- 42051 – Hickory
- 62910 – Brookport
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42086 | WEST PADUCAH | 4,275 | $79,053 |
| 42003 | PADUCAH | 29,313 | $52,342 |
| 42060 | LOVELACEVILLE | 8 | Not provided |
| 42069 | MELBER | 970 | $59,342 |
| 42027 | BOAZ | 1,931 | $68,750 |