City

Henderson, TX

3 ZIP codes  ·  Rusk County  ·  Texas

👥26,966Population
💰$68,366Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$190,652Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓33.0%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.1% Female 43.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.1%Hispanic: 21.8%Black: 14.1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.5%Race
White59.1%
Hispanic21.8%
Black14.1%
Asian0.4%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
30%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads33.0% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma251 (1.5%)
HS Graduate4,893 (29.6%)
Some College3,158 (19.1%)
Associates2,801 (16.9%)
Bachelors1,804 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree3,651 (22%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 29.6%Some College: 19.1%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad29.6%
Some College19.1%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.7%Renter: 22.3%Tenure
Owner77.7%
Renter22.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,366 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$190,652 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$970/mo
Total Housing Units10,279
Vacant Units1,539

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Henderson, TX

Henderson is a city in Texas, located in Rusk County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 26,966 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.99 years.

Economically, Henderson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,366 is near the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Henderson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $190,652, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $969 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Henderson is moderately educated. 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (59.09%).

Henderson, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas. Spread across 3 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.
75652 14,782 $67,031 $202,400 $918 2.9% 29.3% 75.0%
75654 12,184 $69,986 $176,400 $1,033 5.3% 37.5% 81.1%