City

Russell Springs, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Russell County  ·  Kentucky

👥12,951Population
💰$54,100Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$138,700Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓29.9%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.6%Hispanic: 6.2%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0%Other: 2.2%Race
White90.6%
Hispanic6.2%
Black0.8%
Asian0.0%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty22.1% ▲ 121% above avg
College Grads29.9% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 35% above avg
No HS Diploma86 (1.2%)
HS Graduate2,712 (36.7%)
Some College1,294 (17.5%)
Associates1,085 (14.7%)
Bachelors955 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree1,252 (17%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 36.7%Some College: 17.5%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 17%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad36.7%
Some College17.5%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.9%Renter: 26.1%Tenure
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,100 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$138,700 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$686/mo
Total Housing Units6,453
Vacant Units1,377

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About Russell Springs, KY

Russell Springs is a city in Kentucky, located in Russell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,951 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, Russell Springs is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,100 is below the national average. Approximately 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Russell Springs is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $138,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $686 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Russell Springs is moderately educated. 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.63%).

Russell Springs, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Russell Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42642 12,951 $54,100 $138,700 $686 6.6% 29.9% 73.9%