42003 — Paducah, KY Home Values
Typical home value $157,518 as of July 2026 · 8th of 18 in Paducah, KY-IL
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 42003, July 2021 to July 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 42003 compares in the Paducah, KY-IL area
ZIP code 42003 (Paducah, KY) has a typical home value of $157,518 as of July 2026, ranking 8th of 18 ZIP codes tracked in the Paducah, KY-IL area, more expensive than about 61% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved -4.5% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +24.1%, from $126,955 in July 2021 to $157,518 in July 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 10.8× the annual rent ($1,216/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Paducah, KY-IL forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Paducah.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 42003 has a population of 29,384, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 83.2% White, 10.3% Black or African American, 3.1% two or more races, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian, and 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reidland Intermediate School | 5349 Benton Road, Paducah, KY | 2.5 mi |
| Reidland Middle School | 5351 Benton Rd, Paducah, KY | 2.5 mi |
| Reidland Elementary School | 5741 Benton Rd, Paducah, KY | 2.5 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42003?
$157,518 as of July 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 42003 an expensive ZIP code in the Paducah, KY-IL area?
42003 ranks 8th of 18 ZIP codes in the Paducah, KY-IL area by typical home value, more expensive than about 61% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 42003 changed over the past year?
-4.5% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 42003?
The typical home price is 10.8× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,216/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 42003?
29,384, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 42003?
Reidland Intermediate School (2.5 mi), Reidland Middle School (2.5 mi), Reidland Elementary School (2.5 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 42003?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of July 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Paducah, KY-IL forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.