City

Henderson, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Chester County  ·  Tennessee

👥12,274Population
💰$61,477Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂34.3Median Age
🏠$142,000Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓27.1%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.3%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 13.9%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.3%Race
White78.3%
Hispanic4.1%
Black13.9%
Asian0.3%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
16%
25–44
25%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty14.2% ▲ 42% above avg
College Grads27.1% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma37 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,732 (40.8%)
Some College785 (11.7%)
Associates1,321 (19.7%)
Bachelors400 (6%)
Graduate Degree1,416 (21.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 40.8%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 19.7%Bachelors: 6%Graduate: 21.2%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad40.8%
Some College11.7%
Associates19.7%
Bachelors6.0%
Graduate21.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.1%Renter: 26.9%Tenure
Owner73.1%
Renter26.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,477 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$142,000 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$741/mo
Total Housing Units4,542
Vacant Units321

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Henderson, TN

Henderson is a city in Tennessee, located in Chester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,274 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.3 years.

Economically, Henderson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,477 is below the national average. Approximately 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near 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 $142,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $741 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Henderson is moderately educated. 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (78.28%).

Henderson, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee.

ZIP Codes in Henderson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38340 12,274 $61,477 $142,000 $741 5.5% 27.1% 73.1%