City

Henderson, KY

2 ZIP codes  ·  Henderson County  ·  Kentucky

👥38,434Population
💰$56,661Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$164,800Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓32.2%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.4%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 7.6%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4.5%Race
White83.4%
Hispanic3.7%
Black7.6%
Asian0.3%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads32.2% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma281 (1.2%)
HS Graduate8,565 (35.2%)
Some College4,239 (17.4%)
Associates3,433 (14.1%)
Bachelors2,662 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree5,179 (21.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 35.2%Some College: 17.4%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 21.3%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad35.2%
Some College17.4%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate21.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61%Renter: 39%Tenure
Owner61.0%
Renter39.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,661 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$164,800 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$792/mo
Total Housing Units17,316
Vacant Units1,284

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
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
39%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Henderson, KY

Henderson is a city in Kentucky, located in Henderson County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 38,434 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, Henderson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,661 is below the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Henderson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $164,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $792 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Henderson is moderately educated. 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.4%).

Henderson, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Henderson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42420 38,434 $56,661 $164,800 $792 3.0% 32.2% 61.0%