County

Henderson County, KY

8 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥44,147Population
💰$58,005Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$165,996Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓31.1%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.5%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 7.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4.7%Race
White84.5%
Hispanic3.4%
Black7.1%
Asian0.3%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads31.1% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma289 (1%)
HS Graduate10,384 (36.6%)
Some College5,110 (18%)
Associates3,804 (13.4%)
Bachelors3,000 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree5,809 (20.5%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 36.6%Some College: 18%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 20.5%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad36.6%
Some College18.0%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate20.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.3%Renter: 35.7%Tenure
Owner64.3%
Renter35.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,005 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$165,995 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$789/mo
Total Housing Units19,974
Vacant Units1,620

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Henderson County, KY

Henderson County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 44,147 residents. With a median age of 41.13, it is a middle-aged county.

Henderson County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $58,005 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 15.3% is above the national average.

Housing in Henderson County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $165,995 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $788. Homeownership rates are high at 64.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Henderson County are primarily White (84.52%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Henderson County, KY is a solidly middle-class area in Kentucky. 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
42406 Corydon 2,446 $63,611 $173,500 $773 2.8% 21.5%
42420 Henderson 38,434 $56,661 $164,800 $792 3.0% 32.2%
42451 Reed 448 $56,667 — — 0.0% 8.7%
42452 Robards 1,913 $78,363 $167,400 $744 5.0% 27.8%
42458 Spottsville 906 $57,567 $193,500 — 4.2% 26.9%

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