ZIP Code 42642 Demographics

Russell County, Kentucky  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 42642 compared to county averages.

Total Population

12,382

↓ 31.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$52,068

↑ +8.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$115,400

↓ 4.9% vs county

Median Age

40.4 yrs

↑ 4.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.5%

↑ 10.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 42642 compares to Russell County and Kentucky overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 42642 $52k Russell $48k Kentucky $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 42642 $115k Russell $121k Kentucky $177k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

9.2%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

73.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$634

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 42642 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$115,400
Down Payment (20%)$23,080
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$733P&I: $584 | Tax: $115 | Ins: $34
Rent (Local Median)
$634
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $99/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 42642, sorted by distance.

42528 9.0 mi away adair county 42565 10.5 mi away casey county 42544 12.3 mi away pulaski county 42516 18.6 mi away casey county 42634 36.2 mi away mccreary county 42653 37.3 mi away mccreary county 42631 37.7 mi away mccreary county

About Russell County

Russell County is located in Kentucky and has a total population of 18,021. The county's median household income is $48,220 and median home value is $121,400. ZIP code 42642 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Russell County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.