42642 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to RUSSELL SPRINGS, KY 42642

42642 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Russell Springs, Kentucky. Median household income here ($21,774) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $37,752/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 42642 is $27,551.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 42642 earn an average of $26,304/year. Women earn only $15,397/year.

4,844 people in 42642 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 42642? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 22.1 minutes.

The median age here is 41. There are 6,141 men and 6,432 women. The median age for men is 39 while for women the median age is 42.

To give you a sense of the community, 7,055 people (out of the 12,573 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 4,631 homes, and 212 businesses every day. 66 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

42642 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 37 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Sevilla, Spain!) and -85 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,105 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 12,573
  • White Population: 12,244
  • Black Population: 65
  • Hispanic Population: 499
  • Asian Population: 45
  • Hawaiian Population: 2
  • Indian Population: 89
  • Male Population: 6,141
  • Female Population: 6,432
  • Median Age: 41
  • Median Age of Males: 39
  • Median Age of Females: 42
  • Geography

  • Region: South
  • Division: East South Central
  • State: Kentucky
  • County: Russell
  • City: Russell Springs
  • Longitude: -85.1
  • Latitude: 37.1
  • Elevation: 1,105 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 270
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 4,656
  • Drive alone: 4,047
  • Carpool: 489
  • Public transit: 8
  • Ride bikes or walk: 66

  • Average commute time: 22.1 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 300
  •    5 - 9: 876
  •    10 - 14: 885
  •    15 - 19: 863
  •    20 - 24: 465
  •    25 - 29: 109
  •    30 - 34: 431
  •    35 - 39: 54
  •    40 - 44: 98
  •    45 - 59: 268
  •    60 - 89: 150
  •    90 plus: 157
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $79,300
  • Average Annual Household Income: $31,033
  • Businesses: 279
  • Employees: 3,602
  • Annual Payroll: $89,479,000
  • Average Family Income: $37,752
  • Median Family Income: $21,774
  • Average Income for Men: $26,304
  • Average Income for Women: $15,397
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 207
  • State FIPS Code: 21

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Schools in 42642 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Russell Springs Elementary School
1554 N Hwy 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-3587
Salem Elementary School
1409 S Hwy 76
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-6197
Middle Schools
Russell County Middle School
2258 S Hwy 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-2224
High Schools
Russell County High School
2166 S Hwy 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642
(270) 866-3341

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 42642 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://kspsor.state.ky.us. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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