ZIP Code 42001: Paducah, Kentucky
ZIP code 42001 covers part or all of Paducah in McCracken County, Kentucky. Its reference point is at latitude 37.0634 and longitude -88.6632 (37°03'48.2"N 88°39'47.5"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 42001
Paducah, KY has 3 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 42001, they include 42002, 42003.
Across McCracken County there are 5 ZIP codes listed, and Kentucky has 1,160 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 42002 in Paducah, KY, about 3.1 mi to the northwest.
| ZIP code | 42001 |
|---|---|
| City | Paducah |
| County | McCracken County |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| Latitude | 37.0634 |
| Longitude | -88.6632 |
| DMS | 37°03'48.2"N 88°39'47.5"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 42002 (Paducah, 3.1 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 42001
Map centered on 37.0634, -88.6632. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
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ZIP Codes Near 42001
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 42001, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 42001, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are West Paducah, KY (5.8 mi west), Metropolis, IL (8.5 mi northwest) and Boaz, KY (9.5 mi south). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- West Paducah, KY – 5.8 mi west
- Metropolis, IL – 8.5 mi northwest
- Boaz, KY – 9.5 mi south
- Brookport, IL – 9.5 mi northeast
- Ledbetter, KY – 11 mi east
- Melber, KY – 11 mi southwest
- Lovelaceville, KY – 12 mi southwest
- Kevil, KY – 12 mi west
- Lowes, KY – 14 mi southwest
- Symsonia, KY – 14 mi southeast
Schools Near Paducah, KY
If you are moving to ZIP code 42001, check the school district serving Paducah and McCracken County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
Searching nearby communities such as West Paducah and Metropolis can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 42001.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Paducah, KY can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 42001 may also use facilities in nearby West Paducah, Metropolis and Boaz.
Shopping and Dining in Paducah
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Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Paducah, Kentucky can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 42001.
To research local history, try searching for McCracken County records and archives along with the name Paducah.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 42001, West Paducah lies about 5.8 mi to the west, Metropolis lies about 8.5 mi to the northwest, Boaz lies about 9.5 mi to the south, Brookport lies about 9.5 mi to the northeast and Ledbetter lies about 11 mi to the east. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Paducah show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 42001
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Greetings from Paducah, Kentucky - Large Letter Postcard (5728462114)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Confederate Monument Paducah 2”): C. Bedford Crenshaw, Attribution, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Paducah, KY (Kentucky) ᐈ Things to do | Best Places to Visit | Paducah Travel Guide 4K” by Tripoyer, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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