Russell County, KY ZIP Codes
4 ZIP codes cover all or part of Russell County, Kentucky: 42642, 42544, 42629 and 42528. The Census Bureau counts 18,221 residents in the county, with a median household income of $44,738 and a median home value of $163,200. Median household income ranges from $36,484 in 42629 to $60,895 in 42544. Its largest communities include Russell Springs and Jamestown.
Russell County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 18,221 |
| Households | 7,562 |
| Median household income | $44,738 |
| Median home value | $163,200 |
| Median age | 42 |
| Median rent | $681 |
All 4 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 26,257 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 10,759 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $36,484 (42629) to $60,895 (42544) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $50,995 |
| Homeowners | 74.9% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.4% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 21 routes, 11,779 homes (4 of 4 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Russell County: 42544 ($60,895)
- Most residents: 42642 (13,459 people)
- Highest homeownership: 42544 (88.1% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 42528 (41.2% of households)
- Most new movers: 42629 (11.5% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 42528 (31.3 years)
- Highest median home value: 42544 ($170,400)
Every ZIP code in Russell County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42642 | Russell Springs | 13,459 | 5,535 | $52,633 | $152,600 | 70.5% | 33.9% | 9.5% | 10 | 5,949 | 86% of its land |
| 42544 | Nancy | 5,520 | 2,313 | $60,895 | $170,400 | 88.1% | 27.7% | 9.1% | 6 | 3,266 | 14% of its land |
| 42629 | Jamestown | 5,152 | 2,163 | $36,484 | $168,100 | 71.8% | 25.0% | 11.5% | 4 | 2,349 | 100% of its land |
| 42528 | Dunnville | 2,126 | 748 | $50,227 | $158,800 | 75.9% | 41.2% | 4.5% | 1 | 588 | 17% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Russell County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Russell Springs — 2,773 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Jamestown — 1,739 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Russell County, KY?
- 42642, 42544, 42629 and 42528. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Russell County?
- 18,221 residents in 7,562 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Russell County?
- $44,738 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $36,484 (42629) to $60,895 (42544).
- Which Russell County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 42544, at $60,895, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Russell County?
- For the 4 of 4 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 21 carrier routes reaching 11,779 residential and 374 business mailboxes.
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