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ZIP 42001

Part of Paducah, KY
Pop. 30,856·McCracken County·48th most expensive ZIP in Kentucky
Median rent (all units)
$1,363/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+11.8%
vs US Median
-$602
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 42001 · $1,363
More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$790
1 BR
$930
2 BR
$1,150
3 BR
$1,380
4 BR+
$1,930
Research median
$1,150/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,356/yr
At $1,363/mo median
Location
StateKY
CountyMcCracken County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +11.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 42001 (Paducah, KY) is majority owner-occupied, 35.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,856
Median income
$71,365
Median age
42.1
Renters
36.5%
Age distribution
21.8%
20.2%
26%
13%
19%
Under 1821.8%
18–3420.2%
35–5426%
55–6413%
65+19%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
78.9%
13.4%
White78.9%
Black13.4%
Hispanic2.9%
Asian0.9%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
25.6%
34%
35.2%
No HS diploma5.1%
HS diploma25.6%
Some college34%
Bachelor's+35.2%
Housing tenure
63.5%
36.5%
Owner63.5%
Renter36.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 42001 in Paducah, KY has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,786 → $71,365
up 17.4%
Population
30,881 → 30,856
down 0.1%
Renter share
38.7% → 36.5%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
33.6% → 35.2%
+1.6 pts
Median age
42.7 → 42.1
-0.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $60,786 to $71,365 across the same window, up 17.4% versus 2021. The renter share has eased from 38.7% to 36.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 42001 covers Paducah, KY. The median rent here is $1,363/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($71,365/yr), ZIP 42001 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 42001?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 42001 (Paducah, KY) is $1,363. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 42001 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 42001's median rent of $1,363/mo is $602 (31%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 42001 compare to other ZIPs in Kentucky?

ZIP 42001 falls in the middle range for Kentucky, ranking #48 out of 83 ZIPs at $1,363/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 42001?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,363/mo in ZIP 42001. The local median household income is $71,365/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 42001?

Rent in ZIP 42001 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 42001 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 42001 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,363/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($71,365/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 42001 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 42001 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.5% of ZIP 42001 households are renters, while 63.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 42001 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 42001 compare to the rest of Paducah?

ZIP 42001 is pricier than Paducah as a whole. At $1,363/mo, it's $78 above the Paducah citywide median of $1,285/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 42001 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 42001 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,363/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 42001's median household income ($71,365/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 42001 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4%
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