City

Russell, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lucas County  ·  Iowa

👥1,089Population
💰$67,708Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂47.5Median Age
🏠$82,600Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓31.7%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.5% Female 44.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.3%Hispanic: 0.3%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.9%Race
White97.3%
Hispanic0.3%
Asian0.4%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
4%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty12.5% ▲ 25% above avg
College Grads31.7% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma25 (3.4%)
HS Graduate198 (26.7%)
Some College108 (14.6%)
Associates176 (23.7%)
Bachelors112 (15.1%)
Graduate Degree123 (16.6%)

Education

No HS: 3.4%HS Grad: 26.7%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 23.7%Bachelors: 15.1%Graduate: 16.6%Edu
No HS3.4%
HS Grad26.7%
Some College14.6%
Associates23.7%
Bachelors15.1%
Graduate16.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.2%Renter: 7.8%Tenure
Owner92.2%
Renter7.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
37%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,708 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$82,600 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$739/mo
Total Housing Units585
Vacant Units85

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
71%
About Russell, IA

Russell is a city in Iowa, located in Lucas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,089 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.5 years.

Economically, Russell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,708 is near the national average. Approximately 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Russell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $82,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $739 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Russell is moderately educated. 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.34%).

Russell, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Russell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50238 1,089 $67,708 $82,600 $739 2.5% 31.7% 92.2%