What to know about ZIP 42002
ZIP code 42002 covers ZIP 42002 with a population of about 4,065.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 44.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the PADUCAH - CAPE GIRAR D - HARSBG media market.
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ZIP Code 42002 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
4,065
Density
N/A
Median income
$40,192
-47% vs US avg
Home value
$119,300
-66% vs US avg
Median rent
$742
-36% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 42002
Income and economy in ZIP 42002
Median household income in ZIP 42002 is about $40,192 — about 47% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 22.3%; unemployment rate near 5.2%; 18.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 15.3 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Education; about 5.0% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 10.2 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 42002
Median home value is about $119,300 — about 66% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $742 (about 36% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 54.5% (about 10.9 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 42002, a household would need roughly $33,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $766. That sits below the local median household income ($40,192), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.