City

Henderson, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Knox County  ·  Illinois

👥268Population
💰$56,429Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂32.5Median Age
🏠$97,500Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓46.3%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊8.5%Unemployment▲ 74% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.3% Female 43.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.4%Hispanic: 12.7%Black: 4.1%Other: 4.9%Race
White78.4%
Hispanic12.7%
Black4.1%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
26%
18–24
10%
25–44
13%
45–64
20%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty27.6% ▲ 176% above avg
College Grads46.3% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment8.5% ▲ 74% above avg
HS Graduate27 (25%)
Some College16 (14.8%)
Associates15 (13.9%)
Bachelors18 (16.7%)
Graduate Degree32 (29.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 25%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 16.7%Graduate: 29.6%Edu
HS Grad25.0%
Some College14.8%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors16.7%
Graduate29.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.1%Renter: 25.9%Tenure
Owner74.1%
Renter25.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,429 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$97,500 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$625/mo
Total Housing Units123
Vacant Units15

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
1%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
58%
About Henderson, IL

Henderson is a city in Illinois, located in Knox County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 268 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.5 years.

Economically, Henderson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,429 is below the national average. Approximately 27.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Henderson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $97,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $625 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Henderson is well-educated. 46.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (78.36%).

Henderson, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Henderson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61439 268 $56,429 $97,500 $625 8.5% 46.3% 74.1%