Paducah, KY — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 42001 serves a portion of Paducah, Kentucky, within McCracken County. This community is home to approximately 10,427 residents, with a median age of 40.4 years. The median household income of $33,001 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $155,104 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 54% owner-occupied and 46% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Paducah is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 99 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 44% and an unemployment rate of 3.8%, 42001 reflects the economic character of McCracken County in Kentucky.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 10,427 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 5,435 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $33,001 | ↓ 51% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $155,104 | ↓ 49% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 99 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | ↓ 3% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 19.9% | ↑ 75% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 44% | ↑ 26% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 40.4 yrs | ↑ 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 54% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 46% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 5,109 | — |