Paducah, KY ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Paducah, Kentucky: 42001 and 42003. Together they are home to 60,528 residents in 24,988 households. That is more than the 26,845 people counted inside Paducah city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $55,791 in 42003 to $71,365 in 42001.
Paducah city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 26,845 |
| Households | 11,741 |
| Median household income | $49,915 |
| Median home value | $165,300 |
| Median age | 41.5 |
| Median rent | $834 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 60,528 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 24,988 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $55,791 (42003) to $71,365 (42001) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $64,066 |
| Homeowners | 66.9% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.0% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 25 routes, 14,601 homes (1 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Paducah: 42001 ($71,365)
- Most residents: 42001 (30,856 people)
- Highest homeownership: 42003 (70.8% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 42003 (27.5% of households)
- Most new movers: 42001 (11.6% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 42003 (41.5 years)
- Highest median home value: 42001 ($215,300)
Every ZIP code in Paducah
| 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 | 19% of its land; mailing city |
| 42003 | Paducah | 29,672 | 11,711 | $55,791 | $167,000 | 70.8% | 27.5% | 8.4% | — | — | 9% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Paducah when at least 10% of its land lies inside Paducah city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Paducah. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Paducah.
Counties
- McCracken County — 7 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Reidland — 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Paducah, KY?
- 42001 and 42003. A ZIP code is listed for Paducah when at least 10% of its land lies inside Paducah city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Paducah.
- What is the population of Paducah, KY?
- The Census Bureau counts 26,845 residents inside Paducah city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Paducah hold 60,528 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Paducah, KY?
- $49,915 inside Paducah city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $55,791 to $71,365.
- Which Paducah ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 42001, at $71,365, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Paducah, KY?
- For the 1 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 25 carrier routes reaching 14,601 residential and 1,445 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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