City

Russellville, AL

2 ZIP codes  ·  Franklin County  ·  Alabama

👥19,401Population
💰$53,285Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$135,327Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓24.6%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.2%Hispanic: 28.3%Black: 6.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.8%Race
White63.2%
Hispanic28.3%
Black6.1%
Asian0.3%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty15.7% ▲ 57% above avg
College Grads24.6% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma415 (4%)
HS Graduate4,571 (44.4%)
Some College1,465 (14.2%)
Associates1,338 (13%)
Bachelors989 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree1,511 (14.7%)

Education

No HS: 4%HS Grad: 44.4%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 14.7%Edu
No HS4.0%
HS Grad44.4%
Some College14.2%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate14.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.5%Renter: 29.5%Tenure
Owner70.5%
Renter29.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,285 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$135,326 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$690/mo
Total Housing Units8,488
Vacant Units1,413

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Russellville, AL

Russellville is a city in Alabama, located in Franklin County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 19,401 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.93 years.

Economically, Russellville is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,285 is below the national average. Approximately 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Russellville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $135,326, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $690 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Russellville is less-educated. 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (63.15%).

Russellville, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Russellville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35653 11,005 $52,454 $117,800 $733 3.9% 28.3% 73.1%
35654 8,396 $54,375 $158,300 $634 3.2% 19.8% 67.1%