Russell County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 2 ZIP codes · 2 cities
2
ZIP codes
18,156
population (2021)
+3.4%
pop change since 2010
21207
FIPS code
Russell County ZIP code map
About Russell County
Russell County is located in Kentucky and contains 2 ZIP codes across 2 cities and communities.
The county's population was 18,156 as of 2021,
an increase of
3.4% from 17,565 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Russell County is 21207.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 18,156 |
| 2010 population | 17,565 |
| Change | +3.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21207 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Russell County
ZIP codes for Russell County, KY (2)
Demographics & statistics
18,065
Population
42.1
Median age
$48,066
Median household income
$25,728
Per capita income
$133,000
Median home value
$596
Median monthly rent
74.2%
Home ownership
23.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
Unemployment
7,830
Housing units
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
522
Under 5
534
619
5–9
633
609
10–14
623
595
15–19
609
462
20–24
472
975
25–34
998
964
35–44
987
1,124
45–54
1,149
632
55–59
646
611
60–64
626
1,044
65–74
1,069
590
75–84
603
182
85+
187
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,212 | 23.5% |
| 18 and over | 13,853 | 76.6% |
| 65 and over | 3,675 | 21.0% |
| Median age | 42.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.7%
Hispanic or Latino
3.9%
Two or more races
3.5%
Other race
1.8%
Black or African American
1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,869 | 89.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 738 | 3.9% |
| Two or more races | 664 | 3.5% |
| Other race | 338 | 1.8% |
| Black or African American | 194 | 1% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.0%
$10k–$15k
8.2%
$15k–$25k
12.4%
$25k–$35k
12.1%
$35k–$50k
12.3%
$50k–$75k
15.9%
$75k–$100k
14.7%
$100k–$150k
9.7%
$150k–$200k
4.3%
$200k+
2.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.3% |
| $200k+ | 2.8% |
| Median income | $48,066 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.5%
$50k–$100k
24.4%
$100k–$150k
20.2%
$150k–$200k
14.0%
$200k–$300k
20.4%
$300k–$500k
7.5%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $133,000 |
| Median rent / month | $596 |
| Owner occupied | 74.2% |
| Renter occupied | 25.8% |
| Vacant | 28.1% |
| Single-family detached | 70.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.8% |
| Mobile homes | 19.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.7% |
| 3 or more | 26.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.5% |
| Electricity | 84.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.7% |
| Fuel oil | 1.5% |
| Wood | 4.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,185 | 44.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 403 | 5.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,520 | 22.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,967 | 27.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,171 | 29.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,473 | 35.6% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.2% | 20.4% |
| Married | 50.5% | 47.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 11.1% |
| Divorced | 18.0% | 18.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.0%
Some HS, no diploma
9.7%
HS graduate
38.6%
Some college, no degree
18.9%
Associate's degree
11.2%
Bachelor's degree
7.8%
Graduate / professional
7.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 202 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 302 | 7.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,971 | 50.0% |
| High school | 755 | 18.2% |
| College / grad school | 841 | 18.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.6%
Manufacturing
21.5%
Retail trade
10.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.2%
Construction
7.8%
Other services
6.1%
Professional & management
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Finance & real estate
3.7%
Public administration
3.1%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Agriculture & mining
2.0%
Information
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.7% |
| Service | 17.0% |
| Sales & office | 22.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.5% |
| Production & transportation | 20.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.9% |
| Government | 15.5% |
| Self-employed | 7.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.1% |
| Carpool | 8.6% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.8 |
Poverty
All people
23.9%
Under 18 years
32.7%
18 and over
21.1%
Married-couple families
12.5%
Female-led households
45.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.2% |
| Retirement income | 27.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 18.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 45.0% |
| High cholesterol | 39.9% |
| Heart disease | 9.4% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| Arthritis | 35.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 13.2% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.3% |
| No physical activity | 35.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 24.6% |
| Poor mental health | 18.8% |
| Poor physical health | 16.6% |
| No health insurance | 12.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.9% |
| Visited dentist | 50.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 23.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,224 | 9.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.8% |
| Under 18 | 5.6% |
| 18–64 years | 19.8% |
| 65 and over | 40.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 50.5% |
| Public insurance | 56.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,009 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 188 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 144 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,828 | 98.8% |
| Born in same state | 17,810 | 98.7% |
| Born in different state | 13,528 | 74.0% |
| Foreign born | 18 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 237 | 1.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 51 | 50.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,650 | 14.7% |
| Arab | 2,633 | 14.6% |
| Italian | 1,653 | 9.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 42 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 18 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.7% |
| Internet access | 85.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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