42276 ZIP Code — Russellville, KY

Logan County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42276 is located in Russellville, Kentucky, within Logan County. It covers approximately 205.08 square miles and serves a population of 15,942 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42276

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $139,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $62,148. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 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 (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 42276 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

15,942
population
205.08
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
42276 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 42276

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42276. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Russellville Acceptable
Russellville Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
42206 Auburn (8.2 mi) 42256 Lewisburg (10.2 mi) 42202 Adairville (12.1 mi) 42274 Rockfield (15.7 mi) 42204 Allensville (15.7 mi) 42170 Woodburn (17 mi) 42220 Elkton (17 mi) 42339 Dunmor (17.4 mi) 42234 Guthrie (19.2 mi) 42134 Franklin (19.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 15,942
Population density 78 / sq mi
State FIPS 21
County FIPS 141
Geography
Land area 205.08 sq mi
Water area 1.06 sq mi
Latitude 36.8702
Longitude -86.8750
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 48.2% 50.8% 47.9%
$50k – $100k 38.0% 34.3% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 12.5% 12.9% 17.6%
Over $200k 1.3% 2.1% 4.2%

Demographics & statistics

15,942
Population
78
People per sq mi
38.8
Median age
$62,148
Median household income
$25,952
Per capita income
$139,700
Median home value
$703
Median monthly rent
69.6%
Home ownership
15.7%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
4,902
Housing units
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
517
Under 5
558
626
5–9
677
506
10–14
548
443
15–19
479
399
20–24
432
925
25–34
999
977
35–44
1,057
862
45–54
931
514
55–59
556
555
60–64
601
831
65–74
899
389
75–84
421
115
85+
125
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 184,01325.2%
18 and over11,92974.8%
65 and over2,78017.4%
Median age38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.8%
Black or African American 7.6%
Two or more races 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Other race 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
GroupCount%
White14,05586.8%
Black or African American1,2267.6%
Two or more races3632.2%
Hispanic or Latino2481.5%
Other race2151.3%
Asian830.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 48.2% 50.8% 47.9%
$50k – $100k 38.0% 34.3% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 12.5% 12.9% 17.6%
Over $200k 1.3% 2.1% 4.2%
Under $10k 5.8%
$10k–$15k 8.0%
$15k–$25k 9.2%
$25k–$35k 7.7%
$35k–$50k 10.0%
$50k–$75k 23.5%
$75k–$100k 13.7%
$100k–$150k 16.7%
$150k–$200k 3.4%
$200k+ 2.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.8%
$10k–$15k8.0%
$15k–$25k9.2%
$25k–$35k7.7%
$35k–$50k10.0%
$50k–$75k23.5%
$75k–$100k13.7%
$100k–$150k16.7%
$150k–$200k3.4%
$200k+2.0%
Median income$62,148

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.4%
$50k–$100k 25.1%
$100k–$150k 16.8%
$150k–$200k 16.7%
$200k–$300k 16.5%
$300k–$500k 10.6%
$500k–$1M 1.8%
$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$139,700
Median rent / month$703
Owner occupied69.6%
Renter occupied30.4%
Vacant9.2%
Single-family detached78.3%
Large apartment buildings0.6%
Mobile homes7.0%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)2.50

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.5%
2010–20195.4%
2000–20095.3%
1990–199916.8%
1980–198910.4%
1970–197922.0%
1960–196916.7%
1950–19596.8%
1940–19492.1%
1939 or earlier13.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.3%
1 bedroom4.8%
2 bedrooms23.3%
3 bedrooms46.1%
4 bedrooms20.8%
5+ bedrooms3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.8%
1 vehicle23.6%
2 vehicles36.5%
3 or more33.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas38.0%
Electricity38.0%
Propane / LP gas21.3%
Fuel oil0.7%
Wood2.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family3,48756.7%
Cohabiting couple2333.8%
Male householder, no spouse1,04116.9%
Female householder, no spouse1,39122.6%
Households with children under 182,12634.6%
Households with seniors (65+)1,93531.5%
Average household size2.54

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married22.8%19.1%
Married59.8%55.8%
Separated1.3%2.2%
Widowed5.4%9.1%
Divorced10.7%13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%
Some HS, no diploma 5.0%
HS graduate 43.3%
Some college, no degree 21.5%
Associate's degree 9.3%
Bachelor's degree 9.0%
Graduate / professional 8.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.4%
Bachelor's or higher17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1945.3%
Kindergarten2306.2%
Elementary school1,92652.3%
High school77120.9%
College / grad school56315.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.2%
Education & healthcare 19.4%
Construction 10.1%
Retail trade 9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%
Professional & management 6.2%
Other services 6.2%
Agriculture & mining 4.7%
Transportation & utilities 3.5%
Public administration 3.4%
Wholesale trade 2.0%
Finance & real estate 2.0%
Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts32.1%
Service12.7%
Sales & office21.8%
Natural resources & construction12.4%
Production & transportation21.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector81.4%
Government12.0%
Self-employed6.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone83.4%
Carpool10.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home4.3%
Other means1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)26.1

Poverty

All people 15.7%
Under 18 years 23.1%
18 and over 13.2%
Married-couple families 6.2%
Female-led households 43.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security37.3%
Retirement income24.4%
Supplemental Security6.4%
Cash public assistance1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP13.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.5%
High blood pressure44.2%
High cholesterol37.7%
Diabetes13.7%
Heart disease8.5%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma11.6%
Arthritis34.5%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease11.9%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking25.8%
Binge drinking14.2%
No physical activity34.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep40.5%
Depression25.3%
Fair or poor health23.3%
Poor mental health18.5%
Poor physical health15.6%
No health insurance11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.7%
Visited dentist50.2%
Cholesterol screening89.7%
Teeth loss21.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans9267.8%
Disability%
Any disability16.6%
Under 189.6%
18–64 years14.4%
65 and over34.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance65.5%
Public insurance44.5%
No insurance5.0%
Uninsured under 194.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only14,86793.3%
Spanish420.3%
Other Indo-European20.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages400.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)15,88299.6%
Born in same state15,78199.0%
Born in different state10,27464.4%
Foreign born1010.6%
Naturalized citizen600.4%
Not a US citizen1830.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab1,62210.2%
French1,4198.9%
Italian1,1247.1%
AncestryCount%
English1240.8%
German490.3%
Polish490.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.6%
Internet access88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42276

What city is ZIP code 42276 in?

ZIP code 42276 is primarily assigned to Russellville, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42276 in?

ZIP code 42276 falls within Logan County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42276?

16% of residents in ZIP code 42276 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42276 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 42276 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42276?

The median home value in ZIP code 42276 is $139,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 42276?

ZIP code 42276 has an estimated population of 15,942 residents, with a density of 78 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 42276 in?

ZIP code 42276 observes the CST timezone.

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