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Russell, KY
City in Greenup County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 41169.
Population
3,676
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
965
ZIP codes
1
Russell and its ZIP codes
Russell at a glance
- Russell is about 8.4 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- It is the 109th most populous of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- Households here earn a median of $76,182 a year, 20% more than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $211,900 (3% above Kentucky) and median rent is $743 a month.
Local data for Russell, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Russell, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,182
Poverty rate
4.7%
Median home value
$211,900
Median rent
$743/mo
Homeownership
82.1%
Bachelor's or higher
35.9%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (429), German Americans (409), French Americans (68).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greenup County. PPP loans are for Russell.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,156
7,006 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,155
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$258M
FY 2026, $7,165 per person
PPP loans
$1.7M
63 loans, 367 jobs reported
How people get to work
Russell, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.5%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Russell, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
511
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
320
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 23°F
46.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
ZIP codes in Russell
1 in or overlapping Russell. Population shown
Cities near Russell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ironton, OHCity | 1.4 mi | 4.5 |
| FlatwoodsCity | 1.8 mi | 3.6 |
| BellefonteCity | 1.9 mi | 0.9 |
| RacelandCity | 2.4 mi | 2.5 |
| WestwoodCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 3.7 |
| Hanging Rock, OHVillage | 3.1 mi | 0.6 |
| WorthingtonCity | 3.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Coal Grove, OHVillage | 3.2 mi | 1.9 |
| IronvilleCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.8 |
| AshlandCity | 4.6 mi | 10.7 |
| WurtlandCity | 5.2 mi | 1.8 |
| GreenupCity | 8.2 mi | 2.1 |
| CatlettsburgCity | 8.7 mi | 1.3 |
| South Point, OHVillage | 8.8 mi | 2.9 |
| CannonsburgCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1.7 |
| Kenova, WVCity | 10 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Russell, KY in?
- Russell is in Greenup County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Russell, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Russell include 41169.
- What is the population of Russell, KY?
- About 3,676 people live in Russell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Russell?
- Nearby places include Ironton, OH (1.4 mi), Flatwoods (1.8 mi), Bellefonte (1.9 mi), Raceland (2.4 mi), Westwood (2.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023