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42642

Kentucky · 13,459 residents · 140 sq mi
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ZIP 42642 is a ZIP code of 13,459 people in Russell County. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 16% of adults. The typical home is worth $152,600. 3% of residents were born outside the United States. Renters pay $691 a month at the median. 21.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

$52,633
US average: $82,259
$27,917
US average: $44,673
$152,600
US average: $376,019
15.5%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
140 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
23.7%
Age 65+
20.1%
50.5%
49.5%
2.42 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(12,194)
Black1%(130)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(827)
Asian0.4%(50)
Other1.9%(258)
22
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.9
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Russell County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST1ST OF 2HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
42629$36,484
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 42642?

ZIP code 42642 has about 13,459 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 42642?

The typical household in ZIP code 42642 earns about $52,633 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 42642 expensive?

In ZIP code 42642, the median home is worth about $152,600, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 42642?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 42642 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42642?

About 21.1% of people in ZIP code 42642 live below the federal poverty line.

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Containing area
Russell County
Other ZIP codes in Russell County
ZIP 42629

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024