42053 ZIP Code — Kevil, KY

Mccracken County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42053 is located in Kevil, Kentucky, within Mccracken County. It covers approximately 119.81 square miles and serves a population of 4,897 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42053

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $146,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,934. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 42053 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,897

population

119.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42053 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42053

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42053. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kevil	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42056 La Center (2.4 mi) 42024 Barlow (7.8 mi) 42087 Wickliffe (8.5 mi) 42086 West Paducah (8.7 mi) 62941 Grand Chain (10.1 mi) 62970 Olmsted (11.6 mi) 62963 Mound City (12 mi) 62956 Karnak (12.8 mi) 62996 Villa Ridge (13.2 mi) 42001 Paducah (13.5 mi) 42035 Cunningham (13.6 mi) 62964 Mounds (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,897
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	119.81 sq mi
Water area	1.84 sq mi
Latitude	37.0955
Longitude	-88.9437
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	270/364

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.6%	52.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	27.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	16.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.8%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,897

Population

People per sq mi

46.3

Median age

$58,934

Median household income

$31,476

Per capita income

$146,600

Median home value

$857

Median monthly rent

79.9%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

1,853

Housing units

18.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

125

10–14

130

199

15–19

209

141

20–24

147

214

25–34

224

306

35–44

321

316

45–54

330

133

55–59

140

191

60–64

199

297

65–74

311

221

75–84

232

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	890	18.2%
18 and over	4,007	81.8%
65 and over	1,216	24.8%
Median age	46.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Asian 0.5%

Other race 0.4%

Black or African American 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,733	96%
Two or more races	87	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	34	0.7%
Asian	27	0.5%
Other race	20	0.4%
Black or African American	19	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.6%	52.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	27.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	16.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.8%	4.2%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 4.9%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 20.8%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	4.9%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	20.8%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	11.2%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$58,934

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.0%

$50k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 22.5%

$200k–$300k 11.3%

$300k–$500k 8.1%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,600
Median rent / month	$857
Owner occupied	79.9%
Renter occupied	20.1%
Vacant	14.2%
Single-family detached	71.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.4%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	27.1%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	6.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	30.1%
3 bedrooms	53.9%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	20.0%
2 vehicles	38.2%
3 or more	37.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.2%
Electricity	48.6%
Propane / LP gas	25.6%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,106	57.6%
Cohabiting couple	69	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	237	12.3%
Female householder, no spouse	509	26.5%
Households with children under 18	619	32.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	775	40.3%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.2%	17.3%
Married	54.2%	51.6%
Separated	0.0%	1.8%
Widowed	2.9%	14.7%
Divorced	14.7%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 45.3%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 14.2%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	52	4.9%
Kindergarten	29	2.7%
Elementary school	344	32.3%
High school	383	35.9%
College / grad school	258	24.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.1%

Retail trade 15.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.1%

Professional & management 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.2%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Construction 7.4%

Public administration 4.7%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Other services 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.3%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	27.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	14.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.2%
Government	14.4%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	1.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.9%
Carpool	1.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.9

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 5.7%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 31.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.0%
Retirement income	33.2%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	58.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	325	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	15.1%
65 and over	34.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.7%
Public insurance	43.5%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,721	96.4%
Spanish	19	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,843	98.9%
Born in same state	4,806	98.1%
Born in different state	3,128	63.9%
Foreign born	37	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	54	1.1%
Not a US citizen	30	55.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	867	17.7%
Italian	624	12.7%
Arab	477	9.7%
English	51	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	9	0.2%
German	7	0.1%
Irish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	94.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42053

What city is ZIP code 42053 in?

ZIP code 42053 is primarily assigned to Kevil, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42053 in?

ZIP code 42053 falls within Mccracken County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 42053 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 42053 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42053?

The median home value in ZIP code 42053 is $146,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 42053?

ZIP code 42053 has an estimated population of 4,897 residents, with a density of 41 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 42053?

The median household income in ZIP code 42053 is $58,934, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 42053 in?

ZIP code 42053 observes the CST timezone.