County

Henderson County, IL

8 ZIP codes  ·  8 cities  ·  Illinois

👥5,782Population
💰$69,233Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂49.4Median Age
🏠$102,549Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓30.5%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊9.1%Unemployment▲ 86% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.5%Race
White93.9%
Hispanic2.9%
Black0.5%
Asian0.3%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
30%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads30.5% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment9.1% ▲ 86% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,755 (43%)
Some College477 (11.7%)
Associates613 (15%)
Bachelors408 (10%)
Graduate Degree818 (20%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 43%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad43.0%
Some College11.7%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.3%Renter: 15.7%Tenure
Owner84.3%
Renter15.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,233 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$102,549 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$913/mo
Total Housing Units3,063
Vacant Units637

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
59%
About Henderson County, IL

Henderson County is located in Illinois and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,782 residents. With a median age of 49.41, it is a mature county.

Henderson County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $69,232 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 9.1%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 11.7% is above the national average.

Housing in Henderson County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $102,549 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $912. Homeownership rates are high at 84.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Henderson County are primarily White (93.93%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Henderson County, IL is a solidly middle-class area in Illinois. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Henderson County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
61418 Biggsville 601 $99,167 $110,400 $1,038 0.6% 48.0%
61425 Carman 713 $80,875 $88,200 16.9% 24.4%
61437 Gladstone 504 $75,729 $139,200 $1,318 7.1% 19.0%
61454 Lomax 453 $55,500 $84,700 3.1% 23.8%
61460 Media 128 $75,156 $83,000 0.0% 16.8%
61469 Oquawka 1,857 $56,458 $104,100 $750 14.1% 25.3%
61471 Raritan 155 $77,361 $80,600 3.1% 32.7%
61480 Stronghurst 1,371 $68,036 $101,200 $929 6.2% 40.4%