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Paducah, KY — ZIP 42003

Population: 29,672 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 42003 (Paducah, KY) is $157,518 — down 4.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $270,000 after a median 42 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,216/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, winterweather, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$157,518

Median home value

-4.5%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$157,518
1-year appreciation
-4.5%
3-year appreciation
+8.2%
5-year appreciation
+24.1%
10-year appreciation
+60.9%
All-time peak (2025-09)
$165,790
House Price Index (state)
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$270,000
Median list price
$278,000
Median price per sqft
$124
1-year sale-price change
-54.5%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
125
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
44 days
New listings (monthly)
42

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,216/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$701/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$876/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,089/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,416/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,634/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Kentucky Tech System, McCracken County, Paducah Independent
Schools include
Paducah Area Technology Center, Reidland Elementary School, Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School, Reidland Intermediate School, Morgan Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, drought, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
64.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
B.F. Goodrich (14.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
203
Days with Moderate air quality
145
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,995
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,980

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Donelson National Battlefield (51 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
MERCY HEALTH - LOURDES HOSPITAL, BAPTIST HEALTH PADUCAH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+120 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
34.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,246
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
64.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
36,794
Average weekly wage
$1,067
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
71

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 42003State medianUS median
Median home value$157,518$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$270,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market42 days57 days51 days
Typical rent$1,216/mo$1,378/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,246$921$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 42003?
$157,518.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 42003?
$270,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 42003?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 42003?
Typical rent: $1,216/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 42003?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, drought, earthquake.
Is ZIP 42003 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 42003?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 42003?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 42003?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 42003?
8 schools (4 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 42003 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 42003?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 42003?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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