City

West Paducah, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  McCracken County  ·  Kentucky

👥4,313Population
💰$86,328Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$175,300Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓38.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.6%Hispanic: 8.6%Black: 2.3%Other: 3.3%Race
White85.6%
Hispanic8.6%
Black2.3%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.93
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads38.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.2%)
HS Graduate736 (26.8%)
Some College394 (14.3%)
Associates547 (19.9%)
Bachelors392 (14.3%)
Graduate Degree672 (24.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 26.8%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 19.9%Bachelors: 14.3%Graduate: 24.5%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad26.8%
Some College14.3%
Associates19.9%
Bachelors14.3%
Graduate24.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.9%Renter: 19.1%Tenure
Owner80.9%
Renter19.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,328 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$175,300 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$985/mo
Total Housing Units1,711
Vacant Units237

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About West Paducah, KY

West Paducah is a city in Kentucky, located in McCracken County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,313 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, West Paducah is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,328 is near the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in West Paducah is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $175,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $985 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Paducah is moderately educated. 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.58%).

West Paducah, KY offers residents above-average earning potential within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in West Paducah
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42086 4,313 $86,328 $175,300 $985 1.8% 38.7% 80.9%