42642 ZIP Code — Russell Springs, KY

Russell County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42642 is located in Russell Springs, Kentucky, within Russell County. It covers approximately 140.22 square miles and serves a population of 12,382 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42642

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $115,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $52,068. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 42642 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

12,382

population

140.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42642 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42642

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42642. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Russell Springs	Acceptable
Russell Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42565 Windsor (8.5 mi) 42528 Dunnville (10 mi) 42629 Jamestown (10.7 mi) 42544 Nancy (11.2 mi) 42728 Columbia (16 mi) 42539 Liberty (16.8 mi) 42603 Alpha (18 mi) 42553 Science Hill (18.4 mi) 42633 Monticello (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,382
Population density	88 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	207

Geography
Land area	140.22 sq mi
Water area	3.71 sq mi
Latitude	37.0445
Longitude	-84.9889
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	270/364

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.8%	56.9%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	30.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	10.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.5%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

12,382

Population

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$52,068

Median household income

$25,913

Per capita income

$115,400

Median home value

$634

Median monthly rent

73.0%

Home ownership

21.3%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

4,971

Housing units

16.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

299

Under 5

295

407

5–9

401

491

10–14

483

465

15–19

459

349

20–24

344

756

25–34

744

645

35–44

636

713

45–54

702

524

55–59

516

387

60–64

382

645

65–74

635

428

75–84

421

128

85+

127

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,862	23.1%
18 and over	9,520	76.9%
65 and over	2,384	19.3%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.3%

Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

Two or more races 4.1%

Other race 2.6%

Black or African American 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	11,404	87.3%
Hispanic or Latino	678	5.2%
Two or more races	532	4.1%
Other race	338	2.6%
Black or African American	108	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.8%	56.9%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	30.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	10.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.5%	4.2%

Under $10k 8.1%

$10k–$15k 7.6%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.1%
$10k–$15k	7.6%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	12.6%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$52,068

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.7%

$50k–$100k 30.8%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k–$300k 21.2%

$300k–$500k 6.4%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,400
Median rent / month	$634
Owner occupied	73.0%
Renter occupied	27.0%
Vacant	24.1%
Single-family detached	66.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	26.1%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	8.1%
2000–2009	19.1%
1990–1999	17.4%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	21.9%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	5.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	23.6%
3 bedrooms	52.5%
4 bedrooms	15.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	35.8%
2 vehicles	34.1%
3 or more	27.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.5%
Electricity	86.5%
Propane / LP gas	4.7%
Fuel oil	1.6%
Wood	3.5%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,189	46.1%
Cohabiting couple	284	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	949	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,324	27.9%
Households with children under 18	1,534	32.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,599	33.7%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.6%	23.1%
Married	48.6%	44.4%
Separated	1.3%	3.8%
Widowed	2.3%	9.1%
Divorced	18.1%	19.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 36.9%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.7%
Bachelor's or higher	16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	121	4.0%
Kindergarten	211	7.0%
Elementary school	1,400	46.7%
High school	569	19.0%
College / grad school	699	23.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.7%

Manufacturing 24.2%

Retail trade 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%

Professional & management 5.7%

Construction 5.6%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Public administration 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Other services 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.5%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	16.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	24.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.0%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.6%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.2

Poverty

All people 21.3%

Under 18 years 20.7%

18 and over 21.4%

Married-couple families 15.3%

Female-led households 32.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.8%
Retirement income	20.6%
Supplemental Security	10.9%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	43.5%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.8%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	35.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.0%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	24.3%
Poor mental health	19.2%
Poor physical health	16.3%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	49.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	23.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	711	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	19.9%
65 and over	37.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.6%
Public insurance	52.3%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,788	95.2%
Spanish	184	1.6%
Other Indo-European	144	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	40	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,196	98.5%
Born in same state	12,181	98.4%
Born in different state	9,469	76.5%
Foreign born	15	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	186	1.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,013	16.3%
French	1,482	12%
Italian	871	7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	27	0.2%
Polish	18	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	86.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42642

What city is ZIP code 42642 in?

ZIP code 42642 is primarily assigned to Russell Springs, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42642 in?

ZIP code 42642 falls within Russell County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42642?

21% of residents in ZIP code 42642 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42642 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 42642 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42642?

The median home value in ZIP code 42642 is $115,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 42642?

ZIP code 42642 has an estimated population of 12,382 residents, with a density of 88 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 42642 in?

ZIP code 42642 observes the CST timezone.