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Russell, AR
Town in White County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 72139.
Population
218
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,050
ZIP codes
1
Russell and its ZIP codes
Russell at a glance
- Russell is about 18 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Russell, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for White County. PPP loans are for Russell.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,487
26,591 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,191
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$525M
FY 2026, $6,835 per person
PPP loans
$49.5K
3 loans, 9 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Russell, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
852
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
137
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 30°F
51.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Russell, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.2%
U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
20.4%
U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Russell
1 in or overlapping Russell. Population shown
Cities near Russell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bald KnobCity | 4.8 mi | 5 |
| BradfordCity | 5.1 mi | 0.9 |
| JudsoniaCity | 9.5 mi | 2.9 |
| AugustaCity | 9.6 mi | 2.1 |
| West PointTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| KensettCity | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| Pleasant PlainsTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| SearcyCity | 16 mi | 18.3 |
| TupeloTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| HigginsonTown | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| GeorgetownTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| WeldonTown | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| PattersonCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| GregoryCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.6 |
| LetonaTown | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| GriffithvilleTown | 18 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Russell, AR in?
- Russell is in White County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Russell, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Russell include 72139.
- What is the population of Russell, AR?
- About 218 people live in Russell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Russell?
- Nearby places include Bald Knob (4.8 mi), Bradford (5.1 mi), Judsonia (9.5 mi), Augusta (9.6 mi), West Point (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023