Rent by ZIP · McCracken County
Rent in Paducah, KY 42003
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $960 (+5.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $740 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $660 | $630 | +4.8% | $594–726 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $770 | $720 | +6.9% | $693–847 | $472 ±$91 |
| 2 bedrooms | $960 | $910 | +5.5% | $864–1,056 | $755 ±$85 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,150 | $1,100 | +4.5% | $1,035–1,265 | $868 ±$148 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,600 | $1,530 | +4.6% | $1,440–1,760 | $1,604 ±$1,585 |
Small Area FMRs for the McCracken County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. 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 42003
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42001 | Paducah | $1,220 | $1,006 |
| 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.