City

Herndon, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Christian County  ·  Kentucky

👥853Population
💰$70,893Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$119,700Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓40.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.4% Female 41.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.7%Black: 8.1%Other: 17.2%Race
White74.7%
Black8.1%
Other17.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
29%
18–24
3%
25–44
17%
45–64
23%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.98
College Grads40.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (2.2%)
HS Graduate139 (28.3%)
Some College67 (13.6%)
Associates74 (15%)
Bachelors35 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree166 (33.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 28.3%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 33.7%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad28.3%
Some College13.6%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate33.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.5%Renter: 18.5%Tenure
Owner81.5%
Renter18.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,893 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$119,700 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$858/mo
Total Housing Units334
Vacant Units48

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
38%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
54%
About Herndon, KY

Herndon is a city in Kentucky, located in Christian County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 853 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Herndon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,893 is near the national average. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Herndon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $858 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Herndon is well-educated. 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (74.68%).

Herndon, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Herndon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42236 853 $70,893 $119,700 $858 2.7% 40.9% 81.5%