County

Henderson County, TN

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Tennessee

👥25,186Population
💰$55,132Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$164,067Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓24.1%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊7.9%Unemployment▲ 60% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.3%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 8.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.2%Race
White86.3%
Hispanic3.1%
Black8.3%
Asian0.2%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads24.1% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment7.9% ▲ 60% above avg
No HS Diploma161 (1%)
HS Graduate7,022 (43.4%)
Some College2,964 (18.3%)
Associates2,111 (13.1%)
Bachelors1,378 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree2,539 (15.7%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 43.4%Some College: 18.3%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad43.4%
Some College18.3%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.4%Renter: 28.6%Tenure
Owner71.4%
Renter28.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,132 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$164,066 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$788/mo
Total Housing Units11,569
Vacant Units1,896

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
55%
About Henderson County, TN

Henderson County is located in Tennessee and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 25,186 residents. With a median age of 40.04, it is a middle-aged county.

Henderson County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $55,132 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.9%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 16.5% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Henderson County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $164,066 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $788. Homeownership rates are high at 71.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Henderson County are primarily White (86.26%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Henderson County, TN is a solidly middle-class area in Tennessee. The 6 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
38328 Darden 1,011 $100,625 $141,800 5.7% 26.9%
38345 Huron 1,442 $48,616 $224,600 $922 9.1% 17.4%
38351 Lexington 17,958 $53,573 $159,000 $809 8.8% 23.9%
38368 Reagan 2,432 $52,902 $186,900 $609 3.1% 32.2%
38371 Sardis 916 $41,094 $118,300 $819 7.2% 25.6%
38388 Wildersville 1,427 $61,917 $172,900 $676 4.3% 17.5%