Russellville, KY · standard
ZIP Code 42276
Logan County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,471
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,144
- Median income Below-median income area
- $166,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Russellville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42276 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 42276 (Russellville, KY) fell -1.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 248.7 in 2023 to 245.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 42276 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Russellville, Logan County, Kentucky, home to 14,471 residents across 522.4 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 42276 reports a modest median household income of $57,144 (4% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,078. The poverty rate is 19.7%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $166,600 (5% above the average Kentucky ZIP) and median rent is $762; 70.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Logan County, so 42276 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 42276
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Russellville, KY
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$28,078
Per Capita Income
19.7%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 42276 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Russellville, KY household income vs. every Kentucky ZIP code
Median household income among 646 reporting Kentucky ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$57,144 Top 50% higher than 50% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,805housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 42276, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (14,471 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 42276 in?
ZIP code 42276 (Russellville) is located in Logan County, Kentucky. Logan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/logan-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42276?
ZIP code 42276 in Russellville, KY has a population of 14,471 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42276?
The median household income in ZIP 42276 is $57,144, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42276?
The median home value in ZIP 42276 is $166,600, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42276?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42276 is White at 87.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42276?
ZIP code 42276 has 355 business establishments employing approximately 6,189 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42276?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42276 are: Retail trade (61), Other services (except public administration) (47), Health care and social assistance (41). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 42276?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 42276 decreased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 146%. 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 42276?
In ZIP code 42276, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% 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 42276?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42276 is 28.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42276?
In ZIP code 42276, approximately 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42276?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42276 is 19.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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