ZIP Code 42276
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Russellville · Logan County · Kentucky
- Population
- 14,471
- Median income
- $57,144
- Median home value
- $166,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 15.4%
- Land area
- 522.4 sq mi
28/sq mi
▼ 25% vs US
higher than 24% of US ZIPs
▼ 40% vs US
higher than 33% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.8
Chicago
ZIP code 42276 in Russellville, Kentucky has a population of 14,471. The median household income is $57,144, which is 25% below the national average. Median home value is $166,600, 40% below the US average. 15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 42276 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 522.4 square miles in Russellville, Logan County, Kentucky. The area is home to 14,471 residents, producing a population density of 28 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 42276 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42276 sits at $57,144 (4% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $28,078. The poverty rate stands at 19.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $166,600 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $762 per month, and 70.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42276 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Logan County, so you can benchmark 42276 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 42276
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42276.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
47 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
41 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
33 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
28 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42276, Russellville, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
14,471
Population
522.4
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42276?
40.8
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
0.4%
Foreign-Born
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?
$57,144
Median Household Income
-4% vs state
$28,078
Per Capita Income
19.7%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
6,805
Total Housing Units
6,353
Occupied Units
452
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$166,600
Median Home Value
+5% vs state
$762
Median Rent
1978
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
-1.2%
YoY Change (2024)
246
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+146%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 42276 have decreased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 161 |
| 2021 | +6.6% | 172 |
| 2022 | +23.2% | 211 |
| 2023 | +17.7% | 249 |
| 2024 | -1.2% | 246 |
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 355 business establishments in ZIP 42276, employing approximately 6,189 people with a combined annual payroll of $343,870,000.
355
Businesses
6,189
Employees
$343.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 61 | 17.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 47 | 13.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 41 | 11.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 33 | 9.3% |
| Manufacturing | 28 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 7.9% |
| Construction | 25 | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 2.3% |
| Information | 5 | 1.4% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.8% |
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 42276 vs 42265 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42265 | Olmstead, KY | 820 | 10.4 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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