City

Russell, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Greenup County  ·  Kentucky

👥5,527Population
💰$66,114Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$169,900Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓41.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 5.2%Race
White94.3%
Black0.5%
Asian0.1%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads41.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,102 (31.4%)
Some College529 (15.1%)
Associates416 (11.8%)
Bachelors357 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree1,099 (31.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 31.4%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 31.3%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad31.4%
Some College15.1%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate31.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.8%Renter: 21.2%Tenure
Owner78.8%
Renter21.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,114 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$169,900 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$807/mo
Total Housing Units2,582
Vacant Units233

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
54%
About Russell, KY

Russell is a city in Kentucky, located in Greenup County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,527 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Russell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,114 is near the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Russell is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $807 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Russell is well-educated. 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Russell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41169 5,527 $66,114 $169,900 $807 5.6% 41.5% 78.8%