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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
$57,144
Median income
$166,600
Median home value
15.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
33th 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.

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 Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $28,078. The poverty rate stands at 19.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. The typical home here is valued at $166,600 (5% above the state average); renters pay a median of $762 monthly, and 70.4% of units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 42276, plus 4 more within Logan County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 42276

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Russellville, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42276.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 42276?

40.8

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 87.9%
African American 5.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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

How ZIP 42276 ranks nationally

Russellville, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,144 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.4%

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

Owner 70.4%
Renter 29.6%

$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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42265 standard
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Pop: 820

Related Areas

Logan County Russellville, KY Kentucky

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.

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