ZIP Code 42642 - Russell Springs Kentucky

ZIP Code 42642 is located in Russell Springs Kentucky. Portions of 42642 are also in Jamestown. 42642 is primarily within Russell County, with some portions in Adair County and Pulaski County. Regionally, it is located in the Cumberland Plateau Region.

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ZIP Code 42642 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameRussell Springs
Primary CountyRussell County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)12,382
Area Code(s)270 / 364 / 606
Current Time
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42642 Demographics

42642 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Kentucky based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 42642 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 42642 is White. The current unemployment level in 42642 is 5.6%.

Population12,382
Population Growth Rate0.00%
Population Density81 People per Square Mile
Total Households5,012
Percentage High Income Households1.5%
Median Houshold Income (2021)$43,466
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$44,590
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)5.6%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 93.22%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 84.81%

42642 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White11,38293.22%
Black1140.93%
Hispanic7055.77%
Asian90.07%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

42642 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White2,13985.9%
Black170.68%
Hispanic30712.33%
Asian190.76%
Native American20.08%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander60.24%

42642 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College4878.22%
Bachelor Degree5038.49%
High School Diploma2,19237.01%
No High School Diploma961.62%
GED or Alternate70611.92%
1 or More Years of College98716.67%
Associates Degree5088.58%
Masters Degree3796.4%
Professional Degree591%
Doctorate Degree50.08%

42642 Geography

Coordinates37.05579758,-85.03268433
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 42642
RegionsCumberland Plateau Region
Metro Louisville
Lexington Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaSomerset, KY
Time ZoneCentral Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area154 Square Miles

42642 Politics

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42642 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6b: -5F to 0F
Average First Frost DateOctober 21 - 31
Average Last Frost DateApril 11 - 20
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion71g - Eastern Highland Rim

42642 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)25273543526165635645362945
Avg Max Temp (°F)44495868768487868170584867
Avg Precip (In.)4.314.024.934.185.314.664.594.064.053.24.274.9152.49

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