ZIP Code 42001

In ZIP code 42001, which takes in Paducah, homes carry a median value of $215,300 while the county's effective property tax rate sits at 0.75%. That combination yields an annual tax bill of roughly $1,615, a figure that lands gently against a median household income of $71,365. Per-capita income reaches $45,963, giving many earners breathing room between mortgage costs and tax obligations. A 6.00% combined sales tax applies to purchases, adding a steady if smaller cost to daily life. Together these figures paint a picture of a housing market where ownership stays within reach for households earning near the median.