Mccracken County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 5 ZIP codes · 3 cities
5
ZIP codes
67,454
population (2021)
+2.9%
pop change since 2010
21145
FIPS code
Mccracken County ZIP code map
About Mccracken County
Mccracken County is located in Kentucky and contains 5 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 67,454 as of 2021,
an increase of
2.9% from 65,565 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Mccracken County is 21145.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 67,454 |
| 2010 population | 65,565 |
| Change | +2.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21145 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Mccracken County
ZIP codes for Mccracken County, KY (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42001 | Paducah | Mccracken | View map |
| 42002 | Paducah | Mccracken | View map |
| 42003 | Paducah | Mccracken | View map |
| 42053 | Kevil | Mccracken | View map |
| 42086 | West Paducah | Mccracken | View map |
Demographics & statistics
69,119
Population
42.2
Median age
$59,165
Median household income
$36,503
Per capita income
$168,250
Median home value
$849
Median monthly rent
73.6%
Home ownership
12.7%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
23,484
Housing units
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,974
Under 5
2,043
2,069
5–9
2,142
2,098
10–14
2,171
2,020
15–19
2,092
1,930
20–24
1,998
3,973
25–34
4,112
4,281
35–44
4,431
4,238
45–54
4,388
2,011
55–59
2,081
2,558
60–64
2,649
3,847
65–74
3,983
2,079
75–84
2,153
883
85+
915
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15,020 | 22.0% |
| 18 and over | 54,099 | 78.0% |
| 65 and over | 13,860 | 20.2% |
| Median age | 42.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
81.7%
Black or African American
10%
Two or more races
4.4%
Hispanic or Latino
2.2%
Asian
0.9%
Other race
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57,726 | 81.7% |
| Black or African American | 7,096 | 10% |
| Two or more races | 3,097 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,546 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 671 | 0.9% |
| Other race | 357 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 164 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
4.5%
$15k–$25k
9.4%
$25k–$35k
9.4%
$35k–$50k
12.1%
$50k–$75k
17.9%
$75k–$100k
13.2%
$100k–$150k
15.2%
$150k–$200k
6.9%
$200k+
6.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.9% |
| $200k+ | 6.6% |
| Median income | $59,165 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.6%
$50k–$100k
16.2%
$100k–$150k
14.2%
$150k–$200k
19.2%
$200k–$300k
19.4%
$300k–$500k
12.3%
$500k–$1M
4.3%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,250 |
| Median rent / month | $849 |
| Owner occupied | 73.6% |
| Renter occupied | 26.4% |
| Vacant | 14.6% |
| Single-family detached | 69.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.0% |
| Mobile homes | 15.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.63 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.8% |
| 3 or more | 28.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 41.3% |
| Electricity | 44.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 12.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 13,084 | 53.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,980 | 5.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,485 | 14.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8,066 | 26.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,561 | 29.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 9,554 | 34.3% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.7% | 22.7% |
| Married | 54.2% | 51.4% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 11.6% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 12.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
33.7%
Some college, no degree
22.9%
Associate's degree
11.6%
Bachelor's degree
16.0%
Graduate / professional
9.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,415 | 8.8% |
| Kindergarten | 748 | 3.9% |
| Elementary school | 6,399 | 42.1% |
| High school | 3,503 | 26.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,847 | 18.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.9%
Retail trade
14.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.5%
Professional & management
9.8%
Manufacturing
8.4%
Construction
6.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Other services
5.9%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Public administration
4.5%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.2% |
| Service | 18.9% |
| Sales & office | 25.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.0% |
| Production & transportation | 13.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.5% |
| Government | 13.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.8% |
| Carpool | 4.5% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.7 |
Poverty
All people
12.7%
Under 18 years
16.6%
18 and over
11.5%
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
37.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.4% |
| Retirement income | 27.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 41.7% |
| High cholesterol | 35.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 31.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.0% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.8% |
| No physical activity | 29.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.4% |
| Poor mental health | 17.2% |
| Poor physical health | 13.6% |
| No health insurance | 9.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.4% |
| Visited dentist | 57.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.2% |
| Teeth loss | 16.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,897 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18–64 years | 12.8% |
| 65 and over | 34.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.3% |
| Public insurance | 44.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 65,102 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 559 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 212 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 172 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 163 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 68,068 | 98.5% |
| Born in same state | 67,335 | 97.5% |
| Born in different state | 44,273 | 65.2% |
| Foreign born | 733 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,051 | 1.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 609 | 54.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 16,966 | 24.5% |
| Arab | 6,744 | 9.8% |
| Italian | 6,088 | 8.8% |
| English | 448 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 358 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 81 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 48 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 48 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 26 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.9% |
| Internet access | 94.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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