42003 ZIP Code, Paducah, KY
42003 is a ZIP code in Paducah, Kentucky in McCracken County. It covers 69 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 42027, 42058 and 42001. 29,672 people live here in 11,711 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Kentucky ZIP codes. With about 430 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (71%). Median household income is $55,791, below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Paducah, KY
- County: McCracken County
- Land area: 69 sq mi
- Population: 29,672
- Median household income: $55,791
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 29,672 |
| Households | 11,711 |
| Median household income | $55,791 |
| Income per person | $33,441 |
| Median age | 41.5 |
| Homeowners | 70.8% |
| Median home value | $167,000 |
| Median rent | $740 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.3% |
| Broadband internet | 87.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.4% |
| $10–15K | 6.1% |
| $15–25K | 10.2% |
| $25–35K | 11.7% |
| $35–50K | 12.3% |
| $50–75K | 15.5% |
| $75–100K | 10.0% |
| $100–150K | 13.4% |
| $150–200K | 6.9% |
| $200K+ | 7.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.1% |
| 10–19 | 12.0% |
| 20–24 | 5.5% |
| 25–34 | 11.7% |
| 35–44 | 13.1% |
| 45–54 | 10.9% |
| 55–64 | 12.9% |
| 65–74 | 12.9% |
| 75+ | 8.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 30.4% |
| Owned outright | 28.8% |
| Rented | 23.9% |
| Vacant | 16.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 69.0% |
| Townhome | 2.0% |
| 2–4 units | 7.2% |
| 5–19 units | 4.2% |
| 20+ units | 6.0% |
| Mobile / other | 11.6% |
Businesses in 42003
725 business establishments with 10,373 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 122
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 117
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 91
- Accommodation and Food Services: 68
- Construction: 65
- Wholesale Trade: 46
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 43
- Finance and Insurance: 40
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 42027 (6.7 mi)
- 42058 — Ledbetter CDP, KY (7.2 mi)
- 42001 — Paducah city, KY (7.5 mi)
- 42082 — Symsonia CDP, KY (7.6 mi)
- 62910 — Brookport city, IL (10.5 mi)
- 42029 — Calvert City city, KY (10.7 mi)
- 42051 — Hickory CDP, KY (10.7 mi)
- 42069 — Lowes CDP, KY (11.5 mi)
Areas that include 42003
- Paducah, KY ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Reidland, KY ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Hendron, KY ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Farley, KY ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- McCracken County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Kentucky ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 7: highest share of households with children in McCracken County
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in McCracken County
- No. 3 of 7: lowest median age in McCracken County
- No. 5 of 7: highest median age in McCracken County
- No. 3 of 6: fastest population growth in McCracken County
Mail every home in 42003
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 42003, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 42003 in?
- 42003 is a Paducah, KY mailing address. By land area, 9% lies inside Paducah, 9% lies inside Farley, 8% lies inside Hendron and 7% lies inside Reidland; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 42003 in?
- 42003 is in McCracken County.
- What is the population of 42003?
- About 29,672 people (±1,383), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 28,592.
- What is the median household income in 42003?
- $55,791 (±$4,226), compared with $63,726 for Kentucky as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 42003?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 42003 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 42003?
- The closest, measured center to center: 42027 (6.7 mi), 42058 (7.2 mi, Ledbetter), 42001 (7.5 mi, Paducah), 42082 (7.6 mi, Symsonia), 62910 (10.5 mi, Brookport) and 42029 (10.7 mi, Calvert City).
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