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ZIP 42276

Pop. 16,044·Logan County·82nd most expensive ZIP in Kentucky
Median rent (all units)
$890/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
-$1,075
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 42276 · $890
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$670
1 BR
$720
2 BR
$920
3 BR
$1,240
4 BR+
$1,320
Research median
$920/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$10,680/yr
At $890/mo median
Location
StateKY
CountyLogan County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 42276 (Russellville, KY) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,044
Median income
$57,144
Median age
40.8
Renters
29.6%
Age distribution
23.1%
18.9%
24.1%
15%
18.8%
Under 1823.1%
18–3418.9%
35–5424.1%
55–6415%
65+18.8%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
87.9%
White87.9%
Black5.5%
Hispanic3.2%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
40.5%
34%
15.4%
No HS diploma10.1%
HS diploma40.5%
Some college34%
Bachelor's+15.4%
Housing tenure
70.4%
29.6%
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 42276 in Russellville, KY has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,245 → $57,144
up 3.4%
Population
15,295 → 16,044
up 4.9%
Renter share
33.3% → 29.6%
-3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
19.1% → 15.4%
-3.7 pts
Median age
38 → 40.8
+2.8 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $57,144 today, compared with $55,245 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 15,295 to 16,044 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.9% change. About 29.6% of households rent today, against 33.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 19.1% to 15.4%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 42276 covers Russellville, KY. The median rent here is $890/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $720/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($57,144/yr), ZIP 42276 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 42276?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 42276 (Russellville, KY) is $890. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 42276 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 42276's median rent of $890/mo is $1,075 (55%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 42276 compare to other ZIPs in Kentucky?

ZIP 42276 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Kentucky, ranking #82 out of 83 ZIPs at $890/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 42276?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $36,000/year (~$17/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $890/mo in ZIP 42276. The local median household income is $57,144/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 42276?

Rent in ZIP 42276 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 42276 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 42276 is considered very affordable for renters. At $890/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($57,144/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 42276 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 42276 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.6% of ZIP 42276 households are renters, while 70.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 42276 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 42276 compare to the rest of Russellville?

ZIP 42276 sits right at the Russellville citywide median of $890/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 42276 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 42276 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $890/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 42276's median household income ($57,144/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 42276 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4%
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