Russell
City in Greenup County, Kentucky

Russell is a city in Greenup County, Kentucky, with 3,744 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 646 ft (197 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bellefonte, 1.0 miles S.
- 3,744residents (2020 Census)
- 646 ftelevation · 197 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 9.9 km²
- 983 / sq mipopulation density
- 41139ZIP code
About Russell
Russell is a home rule-class city on the south bank of the Ohio River in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, Russell had a population of 3,744. Russell is a suburb of Ashland and part of the Huntington-Ashland-Ironton metropolitan area. It has close economic affiliations with its neighbors, Ashland and Flatwoods in Kentucky and Ironton, Ohio.
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Living in Russell
- Median household income
- $76,182
- Median home value
- $211,900
- Median rent
- $743/mo
- Median age
- 42.3
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Russell had 3,744 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,744 |
|---|---|
| Density | 983 per sq mi (380 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Russell at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Greenup County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,744 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.81 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.5130° N, 82.6960° W |
| ZIP code | 41139 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2167458 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Russell
- Bellefonte1.0 mi S
- Ironton, OH1.7 mi NE
- Flatwoods1.9 mi NW
- Westwood2.5 mi S
- Raceland2.9 mi NW
- Worthington3.4 mi NW
- Coal Grove, OH3.6 mi SE
- Hanging Rock, OH3.7 mi NW
- Ironville3.8 mi S
- Ashland4.6 mi SE
- Wurtland5.1 mi NW
- Greenup7.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Russell
What county is Russell in?
Russell is in Greenup County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Russell, KY?
3,744 people lived in Russell at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Russell, KY?
The ZIP code of Russell is 41139.
What is the elevation of Russell?
646 feet (197 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Russell?
Bellefonte (1.0 mi), Ironton (1.7 mi), Flatwoods (1.9 mi), Westwood (2.5 mi), Raceland (2.9 mi).
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