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Russell, KY · standard

ZIP Code 41169

Greenup County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,354
325/sq mi
$66,473
Median income
$162,000
Median home value
27.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Russell pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th pct
home value, US ZIPs
325
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41169 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 41169 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Russell, Greenup County, Kentucky, home to 5,354 residents across 16.5 square miles, a density of 325 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 41169 reports a modest median household income of $66,473 (11% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $35,354. Poverty here runs at 11.9%, with unemployment measured at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $162,000 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $827 per month, and 77.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Greenup County, letting you compare 41169 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 41169

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Russell, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 41169.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 41169, Russell, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,354

Population

16.5

Area (sq mi)

325

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 41169?

43.0

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 93.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$66,473

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$35,354

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

24.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 41169 ranks nationally

Russell, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$66,473 41st percentile higher than 41% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,731

Total Housing Units

2,410

Occupied Units

321

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.8%
Renter 22.2%

$162,000

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$827

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.8%

YoY Change (2024)

218

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+118%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 41169 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 161
2021 +10.5% 178
2022 +5.0% 187
2023 +10.1% 206
2024 +5.8% 218

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 81 business establishments in ZIP 41169, employing approximately 886 people with a combined annual payroll of $59,011,000.

81

Businesses

886

Employees

$59.0M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 16 19.8%
Other services (except public administration) 16 19.8%
Finance and insurance 10 12.3%
Health care and social assistance 10 12.3%
Construction 5 6.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 6.2%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 41169 vs 41139 →

ZIP 41169 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 41169 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 41169 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 41169 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
41139 Flatwoods, KY 8,271 1.1 mi
41183 Worthington, KY 1,618 2.3 mi
45638 Ironton, OH 21,635 3.1 mi
41102 Ashland, KY 21,712 7.3 mi
41101 Ashland, KY 18,758 5.2 mi
45636 Haverhill, OH 148 7.4 mi
41121 Argillite, KY 1,852 8.6 mi
45629 Franklin Furnace, OH 3,438 10.1 mi
45659 Pedro, OH 2,973 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Greenup County

41144 standard
Greenup, KY
Pop: 10,279
41139 standard
Flatwoods, KY
Pop: 8,271
41175 standard
South Shore, KY
Pop: 5,591
41121 standard
Argillite, KY
Pop: 1,852
41183 standard
Worthington, KY
Pop: 1,618
41174 standard
South Portsmouth, KY
Pop: 1,122

Related Areas

Greenup County Russell, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 41169 in? ▼
ZIP code 41169 (Russell) is located in Greenup County, Kentucky. Greenup County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greenup-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 41169? ▼
ZIP code 41169 in Russell, KY has a population of 5,354 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41169? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 41169 is $66,473, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41169? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 41169 is $162,000, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41169? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 41169 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41169? ▼
ZIP code 41169 has 81 business establishments employing approximately 886 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 41169? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 41169 are: Retail trade (16), Other services (except public administration) (16), Finance and insurance (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 41169? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 41169 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41169? ▼
In ZIP code 41169, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 41169? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 41169 is 24.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 41169? ▼
In ZIP code 41169, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41169? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41169 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.