City

Russell, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Russell County  ·  Kansas

👥4,893Population
💰$52,097Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$119,400Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 85% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.1%Hispanic: 5.3%Other: 5%Race
White89.1%
Hispanic5.3%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty16.9% ▲ 69% above avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 85% below avg
No HS Diploma34 (1%)
HS Graduate1,051 (31.2%)
Some College458 (13.6%)
Associates640 (19%)
Bachelors568 (16.9%)
Graduate Degree619 (18.4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 31.2%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 16.9%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad31.2%
Some College13.6%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors16.9%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.6%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.6%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,097 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$119,400 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$747/mo
Total Housing Units2,510
Vacant Units306

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
72%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
60%
About Russell, KS

Russell is a city in Kansas, located in Russell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,893 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Russell is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,097 is below the national average. Approximately 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well 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 $119,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $747 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Russell is moderately educated. 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.13%).

Russell, KS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kansas.

ZIP Codes in Russell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67665 4,893 $52,097 $119,400 $747 0.7% 35.2% 73.6%