County

McCracken County, KY

5 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥69,395Population
💰$63,803Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$183,678Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓40.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.8%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 9.7%Asian: 1%Other: 3.7%Race
White81.8%
Hispanic3.3%
Black9.7%
Asian1.0%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads40.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma369 (0.8%)
HS Graduate13,700 (29.9%)
Some College6,452 (14.1%)
Associates6,592 (14.4%)
Bachelors5,415 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree13,224 (28.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 29.9%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 28.9%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad29.9%
Some College14.1%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate28.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.7%Renter: 32.3%Tenure
Owner67.7%
Renter32.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,803 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$183,677 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$825/mo
Total Housing Units32,830
Vacant Units4,828

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
56%
About McCracken County, KY

McCracken County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 69,395 residents. With a median age of 42.32, it is a middle-aged county.

McCracken County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $63,802 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 14.9% is above the national average.

Housing in McCracken County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $183,677 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $825. Homeownership rates are high at 67.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of McCracken County are primarily White (81.79%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

McCracken County, KY is a solidly middle-class area in Kentucky. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in McCracken County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
42053 Kevil 4,882 $70,617 $162,600 $889 5.9% 32.0%
42001 Paducah 30,816 $68,868 $210,100 $916 2.6% 47.6%
42003 Paducah 29,384 $54,052 $160,700 $696 3.9% 35.3%
42086 West Paducah 4,313 $86,328 $175,300 $985 1.8% 38.7%

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