🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

42086

West Paducah

ZIP Code 42086 is a standard zip code serving West Paducah, West Paducah, Kentucky (KY), in McCracken County, United States. It has an estimated population of 4,036 with a median household income of $63,007. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Kentucky (KY)
County: McCracken
City: West Paducah
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 37.092200
Longitude: -88.761100

Geographic Details

Land Area: 33.46 mi²
Water Area: 3.15 mi²
Population Density: 121.0 people per mi² (55th percentile)
Bounding Box: 37.180118°N, 37.001088°S, -88.714969°E, -88.825144°W

With 4,036 residents spread across 33.46 square miles, this area has a population density of 121.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

4,036

Population

50th percentile

$63,007

Median Income

75th percentile

$130,200

Median Home Value

50th percentile

33.46 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 42086 is $63,007, and the median home value is $130,200. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

1,806

Total Units

1,637

Occupied Units

90.6%

Occupancy Rate

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