Russell County GIS Maps
Russell County, Alabama, has 59,183 residents and covers 641.2 square miles. The population grew 11.8% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Russell County is 01113.
Phenix City is the county's largest population center. Russell County also includes 8 zip codes, 2 public school districts and 15 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Russell County Trends
- Population
- 59,183▴
- Median Home Value
- $152,300▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 11,048▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Russell County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Russell County Population
Russell County had 59,183 residents in 2020. That was 11.8% higher than in 2010. Russell County added 9,427 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 92 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Phenix City, Phenix City and Fort Mitchell.
Population Trend in Russell County AL
Russell County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Russell County Zip Codes
Russell County has 8 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Phenix City (36867), Phenix City (36869) and Fort Mitchell (36856). Phenix City is the largest zip by population, with about 22,505 residents or 38% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 88% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Russell County AL
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36867 | Phenix City | 22,505 | ▴ 1.3% |
| 36869 | Phenix City | 21,748 | ▴ 16% |
| 36856 | Fort Mitchell | 7,814 | ▴ 110.1% |
| 36875 | Seale | 4,464 | ▾ -3.4% |
| 36860 | Hurtsboro | 1,274 | ▾ -19.4% |
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Russell County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Russell County Demographics
Russell County has a median age of 37.2, which makes the county a little younger than Alabama overall. About 24.3% of residents are under 18, while 15.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 33.3% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 16.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 27.8%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Russell County AL
Median Age
37.2
Under 18
24.3%
Age 65+
15.2%
Bachelor's+
16.9%
Russell County School Districts
Russell County is served by 2 public school districts with 11,048 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Russell County AL
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phenix City City School District | 7,198 | 65.2% | ▾ -1.1% |
| Russell County School District | 3,850 | 34.8% | ▴ 0.9% |
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Russell County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Russell County Housing & Real Estate
Russell County has a median home value of $152,300 and a median gross rent of $898. About 61% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Alabama median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $263,475 and homes spent about 40 days on the market.
Russell County Housing Mix
Russell County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Russell County Housing Trends
Russell County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Russell County, AL
Russell County has 1,890 business listings across 399 categories. The largest categories in Russell County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (130, 6.9%), Gas Stations (64, 3.4%), and Baptist Church (56, 3.0%). The full Russell County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Russell County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Russell County, AL
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 130 | 6.9% |
| Gas Stations | 64 | 3.4% |
| Baptist Church | 56 | 3.0% |
| Discount Store | 35 | 1.9% |
| Fast Food | 33 | 1.7% |
| Auto Repair | 30 | 1.6% |
| Insurance Agencies | 30 | 1.6% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 27 | 1.4% |
| Beauty Salons | 27 | 1.4% |
| Money Transfer Services | 25 | 1.3% |
Russell County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Phenix City Area Court Referral | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Phenix City |
| The District at Phenix City | Accommodation | Phenix City |
| Shirley Marie's Accounting | Accountant | Phenix City |
| Solace Expressions | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Phenix City |
| Backyard Orchards | Agricultural Service | Pittsview |
| Redemption Farm | Agriculture | Phenix City |
| Finkley Farm Airport | Airport | Opelika |
| Your CBD Store - Phenix City, AL | Alternative Medicine | Phenix City |
| Care Ambulance | Ambulance And Ems Services | Phenix City |
| 14th Street Grill | American Restaurants | Phenix City |
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Russell County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Russell County Basemaps
Russell County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Russell County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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