County

Russell County, KY

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥18,404Population
💰$49,719Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$144,181Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓29.9%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 39% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.8%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 1%Asian: 0%Other: 2.5%Race
White91.8%
Hispanic4.6%
Black1.0%
Asian0.0%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty24.3% ▲ 143% above avg
College Grads29.9% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 39% above avg
No HS Diploma113 (1.1%)
HS Graduate4,079 (38.1%)
Some College1,753 (16.4%)
Associates1,556 (14.5%)
Bachelors1,433 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree1,771 (16.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 16.5%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College16.4%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.9%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,719 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$144,181 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$658/mo
Total Housing Units9,739
Vacant Units2,441

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Russell County, KY

Russell County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 18,404 residents. With a median age of 41.87, it is a middle-aged county.

Russell County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $49,718 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.8%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 24.3% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Russell County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $144,181 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $658. Homeownership rates are high at 73.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Russell County are primarily White (91.83%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Russell County, KY is a working-class area in Kentucky. The 2 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Russell County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
42629 Jamestown 5,453 $39,313 $157,200 $593 7.2% 30.0%
42642 Russell Springs 12,951 $54,100 $138,700 $686 6.6% 29.9%

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