ZIP 42003 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Paducah city, KY (42003)

Median Income

$54,052

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,097

Wealth inflow

Population

29,384

Unemployment

3.9%

0.2pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,097 for ZIP 42003 (Paducah city, KY) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

3.9%+6% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.9%-69% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

11.4%-3% vs US avg

725

Establishments

10,373

Employees

~14 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.5%
Construction5.3%
Manufacturing8.8%
Wholesale trade0.9%
Retail trade17.6%
Transportation, utilities7.5%
Information2.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.9%
Professional, scientific, management7.9%
Education, health care, social22.6%
Arts, entertainment, food services10.6%
Other services4.7%
Public administration4.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 42003 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 4.4%, median income rose 10.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 10.8%.

Median Income

$54,052

-28% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate