Rent by ZIP · McCracken County
Rent in Paducah, KY 42001
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,220 (+6.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $966 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $850 | $790 | +7.6% | $765–935 | $832 ±$62 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,000 | $930 | +7.5% | $900–1,100 | $799 ±$49 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,220 | $1,150 | +6.1% | $1,098–1,342 | $1,006 ±$49 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,450 | $1,380 | +5.1% | $1,305–1,595 | $1,013 ±$86 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,740 | $1,930 | -9.8% | $1,566–1,914 | $1,261 ±$201 |
Small Area FMRs for the McCracken County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for McCracken County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,131.
What renters pay in 42001
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42003 | Paducah | $960 | $755 |
| 42020 | Almo | $1,180 | $983 |
| 42021 | Arlington | $1,100 | – |
| 42023 | Bardwell | $910 | $688 |
| 42024 | Barlow | $970 | $580 |
| 42025 | Benton | $990 | $787 |
Fair Market Rents across McCracken County, KY · All KY counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.