ZIP Code 42642
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Russell Springs · Russell County · Kentucky
- Population
- 12,573
- Median income
- $52,633
- Median home value
- $152,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 15.5%
- Land area
- 362.3 sq mi
35/sq mi
▼ 31% vs US
higher than 18% of US ZIPs
▼ 45% vs US
higher than 26% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.9
Chicago
ZIP code 42642 in Russell Springs, Kentucky has a population of 12,573. The median household income is $52,633, which is 31% below the national average. Median home value is $152,600, 45% below the US average. 15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 42642 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 362.3 square miles in Russell Springs, Russell County, Kentucky. The area is home to 12,573 residents, producing a population density of 35 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 42642 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42642 sits at $52,633 (12% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $27,917. The poverty rate stands at 21.1% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $152,600 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $691 per month, and 70.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42642 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Russell County, so you can benchmark 42642 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 42642
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42642.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
69 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 24
Health care and social assistance
24 establishments
- Construction 22
Construction
22 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 42642, Russell Springs, 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
12,573
Population
362.3
Area (sq mi)
35
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42642?
38.9
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
2.5%
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?
$52,633
Median Household Income
-12% vs state
$27,917
Per Capita Income
21.1%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
19.4 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?
6,700
Total Housing Units
5,535
Occupied Units
1,165
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$152,600
Median Home Value
-4% vs state
$691
Median Rent
1990
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
+13.0%
YoY Change (2024)
257
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+157%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 42642 have increased 13.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -3.7% | 155 |
| 2021 | +16.6% | 181 |
| 2022 | +13.1% | 205 |
| 2023 | +10.9% | 227 |
| 2024 | +13.0% | 257 |
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 258 business establishments in ZIP 42642, employing approximately 4,362 people with a combined annual payroll of $177,531,000.
258
Businesses
4,362
Employees
$177.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 69 | 26.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 11.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 24 | 9.3% |
| Construction | 22 | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 3.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 2.7% |
| Information | 5 | 1.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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