McCracken County, KY ZIP Codes
7 ZIP codes cover all or part of McCracken County, Kentucky: 42001, 42003, 42053, 42086, 42027, 42082 and 42069. The Census Bureau counts 67,564 residents in the county, with a median household income of $64,373 and a median home value of $188,100. Median household income ranges from $48,929 in 42069 to $80,765 in 42053. Its largest communities include Paducah, Reidland, Massac, Hendron and Farley.
McCracken County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 67,564 |
| Households | 27,601 |
| Median household income | $64,373 |
| Median home value | $188,100 |
| Median age | 42.3 |
| Median rent | $898 |
All 7 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 74,502 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 30,235 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $48,929 (42069) to $80,765 (42053) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $65,476 |
| Homeowners | 70.1% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.3% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 37 routes, 20,271 homes (5 of 7 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in McCracken County: 42053 ($80,765)
- Most residents: 42001 (30,856 people)
- Highest homeownership: 42082 (94.5% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 42027 (34.9% of households)
- Most new movers: 42001 (11.6% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 42082 (33.7 years)
- Highest median home value: 42082 ($223,200)
Every ZIP code in McCracken County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42001 | Paducah | 30,856 | 13,277 | $71,365 | $215,300 | 63.5% | 25.0% | 11.6% | 25 | 16,046 | 100% of its land |
| 42003 | Paducah | 29,672 | 11,711 | $55,791 | $167,000 | 70.8% | 27.5% | 8.4% | — | — | 99% of its land |
| 42053 | Kevil | 5,307 | 2,002 | $80,765 | $174,300 | 79.3% | 33.8% | 7.4% | 4 | 2,167 | 49% of its land |
| 42086 | West Paducah | 3,775 | 1,373 | $77,591 | $179,200 | 83.7% | 30.2% | 2.8% | 3 | 1,750 | 100% of its land |
| 42027 | Boaz | 1,875 | 676 | $58,056 | $194,200 | 91.1% | 34.9% | 8.8% | 3 | 995 | 14% of its land |
| 42082 | Symsonia | 1,803 | 708 | $67,000 | $223,200 | 94.5% | 33.5% | 9.5% | 2 | 879 | 14% of its land |
| 42069 | Melber | 1,214 | 488 | $48,929 | $208,500 | 90.6% | 24.4% | 2.8% | — | — | 21% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for McCracken County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Paducah — 26,845 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Reidland — 5,277 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Massac — 4,698 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Hendron — 4,495 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Farley — 4,458 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in McCracken County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in McCracken County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in McCracken County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in McCracken County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in McCracken County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in McCracken County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in McCracken County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in McCracken County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in McCracken County, KY?
- 42001, 42003, 42053, 42086, 42027, 42082 and 42069. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of McCracken County?
- 67,564 residents in 27,601 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in McCracken County?
- $64,373 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $48,929 (42069) to $80,765 (42053).
- Which McCracken County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 42053, at $80,765, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of McCracken County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in McCracken County?
- For the 5 of 7 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 37 carrier routes reaching 20,271 residential and 1,567 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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