42001 ZIP Code
Paducah, Kentucky
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 42001 |
| City/Town: | Paducah |
| County: | McCracken |
| State: | Kentucky |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,634 |
| Median Household Income: | $62,956 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,136 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,809 |
| Median Home Value: | $203,900 |
| Land Area: | 74.2 sq miles
192.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.0306, -88.7094 |
Population Information (42001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,634 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,946 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,688 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,815 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,900 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,813 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,623 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,807 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,853 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,740 | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,926 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,632 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,319 | 7.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,431 | 11.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,029 | 6.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 746 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (42001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $203,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $898 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,809 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,861 | 86.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,948 | 13.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,973 | 62.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,888 | 38.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (42001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,676 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 298 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,141 | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,143 | 28.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,328 | 20.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,090 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,215 | 19.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,461 | 16.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 35.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (42001 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $62,956 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $94,142 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $82,989 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,136 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (42001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,420 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,061 | 97.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 342 | 2.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,308 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,128 | 79.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,169 | 15.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 690 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 74 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (42001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,459 | 79.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,949 | 12.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 94 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 503 | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 131 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,498 | 4.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 628 | 2.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 653 | 2.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 437 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 41 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 30 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 145 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (42001 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 933 | 7.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 520 | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,181 | 9.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,157 | 9.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,610 | 12.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,180 | 17.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,638 | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,872 | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 771 | 6.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 999 | 7.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (42001 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,231 | 79.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,107 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 59 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 197 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 298 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 887 | 6.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (42001 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 64 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 625 | 4.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,269 | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 276 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,840 | 13.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 680 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 289 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 822 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,490 | 10.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,635 | 25.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,425 | 10.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 817 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 829 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (42001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (42001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,768 | 93.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,417 | 63.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,273 | 46.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,524 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (42001 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,902 | 69.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,783 | 37.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,583 | 27.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 685 | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 162 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,003 | 7.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (42001 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,288 | 62.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 369 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,097 | 7.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,441 | 9.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,054 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 271 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 707 | 4.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 565 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (42001 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 97 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,214 | 8.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,333 | 9.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,693 | 11.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,001 | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,504 | 16.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,415 | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,840 | 12.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 630 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,082 | 14.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (42001 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 73 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,420 | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,399 | 36.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,555 | 37.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,792 | 12.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 570 | 3.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (42001 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,196 | 48.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 775 | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,799 | 45.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 46 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 35 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (42001 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,028 | 8.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,611 | 35.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,065 | 39.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,157 | 16.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (42001 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 567 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 817 | 10.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,223 | 15.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,275 | 16.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,208 | 27.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,243 | 15.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 542 | 6.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 98 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (42001 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,358 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $483 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $898 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.21 | 2.38 |
Households (42001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,861 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,808 | 45.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,909 | 14.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,170 | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,869 | 30.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,279 | 25.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,265 | 33.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.05 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (42001 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,078 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,862 | 32.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,010 | 49.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 618 | 5.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,343 | 11.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,229 | 26.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (42001 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,193 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 658 | 10.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 266 | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,824 | 45.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,260 | 20.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,185 | 19.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (42001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 24,187 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,693 | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,292 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,660 | 15.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 486 | 10.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,262 | 48.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,912 | 41.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (42001 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,713 | 87.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,462 | 11.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,078 | 60.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,384 | 40.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 718 | 20.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (42001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 30,110 | 98.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 504 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 524 | 104.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 524 | 104.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 524 | 104.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 104 | 20.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 72 | 14.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 160 | 31.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (42001 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,819 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,003 | 97.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 816 | 2.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 271 | 0.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 246 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 299 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (42001 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,861 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,339 | 95.9% | 89.4% |
Paducah, KY42001