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ZIP Code 42642
Russell Springs, KY, Russell County
Population
13,459
Land area
140.2sq mi
People per sq mi
96
City
Russell Springs
ZIP 42642 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 42642 at a glance
- The median household income is $52,633, 17% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,600 (26% below Kentucky) and median rent is $691 a month.
Local data for ZIP 42642
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 42642, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,633
Poverty rate
21.1%
Median home value
$152,600
Prices +5.3% in a year
Median rent
$691/mo
Homeownership
70.5%
Bachelor's or higher
15.5%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
19.4 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
258
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
4,362
$178M annual payroll
PPP loans
$33.3M
834 loans
Campaign donations
$68.3K
3% D, 46% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 42642, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
199
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
10
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 25°F
57.0 inches of rain a year
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 42642?
- ZIP code 42642 is in Russell Springs, KY (Russell County).
- What county is ZIP code 42642 in?
- ZIP code 42642 is mostly in Russell County, Kentucky.
- How many people live in ZIP code 42642?
- About 13,459 people live in the 42642 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.