Henderson County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 8 ZIP codes · 7 cities
8
ZIP codes
44,329
population (2021)
-4.2%
pop change since 2010
21101
FIPS code
Henderson County ZIP code map
About Henderson County
Henderson County is located in Kentucky and contains 8 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 44,329 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4.2% from 46,250 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Henderson County is 21101.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 44,329 |
| 2010 population | 46,250 |
| Change | -4.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21101 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Henderson County
ZIP codes for Henderson County, KY (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42402 | Baskett | Henderson | View map |
| 42406 | Corydon | Henderson | View map |
| 42419 | Henderson | Henderson | View map |
| 42420 | Henderson | Henderson | View map |
| 42451 | Reed | Henderson | View map |
| 42452 | Robards | Henderson | View map |
| 42457 | Smith Mills | Henderson | View map |
| 42458 | Spottsville | Henderson | View map |
Demographics & statistics
44,735
Population
41.2
Median age
$55,939
Median household income
$30,923
Per capita income
$143,460
Median home value
$483
Median monthly rent
78.9%
Home ownership
21.1%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
13,557
Housing units
14.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,253
Under 5
1,238
1,244
5–9
1,228
1,668
10–14
1,647
1,352
15–19
1,334
1,215
20–24
1,199
2,770
25–34
2,734
2,827
35–44
2,791
2,841
45–54
2,806
1,694
55–59
1,673
1,501
60–64
1,483
2,458
65–74
2,426
1,351
75–84
1,333
337
85+
332
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,065 | 21.4% |
| 18 and over | 34,670 | 78.6% |
| 65 and over | 8,237 | 21.4% |
| Median age | 41.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.5%
Black or African American
7%
Two or more races
4.3%
Hispanic or Latino
2.4%
Other race
1.3%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,705 | 84.5% |
| Black or African American | 3,225 | 7% |
| Two or more races | 1,953 | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,085 | 2.4% |
| Other race | 593 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 134 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 79 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
9.0%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
7.9%
$25k–$35k
7.1%
$35k–$50k
16.7%
$50k–$75k
24.9%
$75k–$100k
11.0%
$100k–$150k
10.5%
$150k–$200k
5.5%
$200k+
4.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 24.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.5% |
| $200k+ | 4.4% |
| Median income | $55,939 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.8%
$50k–$100k
28.0%
$100k–$150k
12.6%
$150k–$200k
15.8%
$200k–$300k
22.2%
$300k–$500k
8.8%
$500k–$1M
1.1%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $143,460 |
| Median rent / month | $483 |
| Owner occupied | 78.9% |
| Renter occupied | 21.1% |
| Vacant | 8.2% |
| Single-family detached | 75.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.1% |
| Mobile homes | 19.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 58.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.6% |
| 3 or more | 36.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 27.8% |
| Electricity | 54.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 15.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 1.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,470 | 64.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 812 | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,095 | 11.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,889 | 16.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,744 | 35.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,813 | 33.7% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 19.1% | 24.6% |
| Married | 68.9% | 59.8% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 5.5% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
9.3%
HS graduate
46.4%
Some college, no degree
19.2%
Associate's degree
8.0%
Bachelor's degree
10.3%
Graduate / professional
4.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 492 | 5.5% |
| Kindergarten | 442 | 2.1% |
| Elementary school | 4,590 | 44.2% |
| High school | 2,316 | 27.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,566 | 20.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.7%
Manufacturing
22.1%
Construction
11.8%
Retail trade
9.0%
Other services
4.8%
Professional & management
4.6%
Agriculture & mining
4.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.2%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Public administration
1.3%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.2% |
| Service | 23.0% |
| Sales & office | 15.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.3% |
| Production & transportation | 15.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.2% |
| Government | 8.0% |
| Self-employed | 8.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.4% |
| Carpool | 8.2% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.6 |
Poverty
All people
21.1%
Under 18 years
27.0%
18 and over
17.8%
Married-couple families
14.6%
Female-led households
33.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.6% |
| Retirement income | 26.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 39.7% |
| High cholesterol | 37.5% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 30.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.7% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.1% |
| No physical activity | 28.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.0% |
| Poor mental health | 17.7% |
| Poor physical health | 13.4% |
| No health insurance | 9.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.9% |
| Visited dentist | 57.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 17.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,135 | 7.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.7% |
| Under 18 | 9.1% |
| 18–64 years | 18.0% |
| 65 and over | 37.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.8% |
| Public insurance | 53.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 42,244 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 404 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 287 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 40 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 55 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 44,134 | 99.1% |
| Born in same state | 44,030 | 99.0% |
| Born in different state | 29,113 | 68.1% |
| Foreign born | 104 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 601 | 0.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 373 | 32.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 6,842 | 15.3% |
| Italian | 4,225 | 9.4% |
| French | 4,050 | 9.1% |
| English | 433 | 1% |
| Irish | 95 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 69 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 59 | 0.1% |
| German | 43 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 15 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.6% |
| Internet access | 88.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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