🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

42642

Russell Springs

ZIP Code 42642 is a standard zip code serving Russell Springs, Russell Springs, Kentucky (KY), in Russell County, United States. It has an estimated population of 12,573 with a median household income of $29,154. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Kentucky (KY)
County: Russell
City: Russell Springs
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 37.055100
Longitude: -85.037500

Geographic Details

Land Area: 139.81 mi²
Water Area: 3.76 mi²
Population Density: 90.0 people per mi² (50th percentile)
Bounding Box: 37.189152°N, 36.949851°S, -84.881389°E, -85.207540°W

With 12,573 residents spread across 139.81 square miles, this area has a population density of 90.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

12,573

Population

70th percentile

$29,154

Median Income

5th percentile

$81,500

Median Home Value

20th percentile

139.81 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 42642 is $29,154, and the median home value is $81,500. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

6,346

Total Units

5,304

Occupied Units

83.6%

Occupancy Rate

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