42420 ZIP Code
Henderson, Kentucky
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 42420 |
| City/Town: | Henderson |
| County: | Henderson |
| State: | Kentucky |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 38,528 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,423 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,784 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,307 |
| Median Home Value: | $155,100 |
| Land Area: | 191.6 sq miles
496.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.4 sq miles
8.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.7992, -87.5161 |
Population Information (42420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,528 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,486 | 48.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,042 | 52.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,231 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,122 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,961 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,432 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,157 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,976 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,798 | 12.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,886 | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,551 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,540 | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,982 | 10.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,260 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 632 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (42420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $155,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $771 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,307 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,778 | 91.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,529 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,612 | 60.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,166 | 39.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (42420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,625 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 841 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,916 | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,587 | 36.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,637 | 24.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,440 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,317 | 12.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,887 | 7.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (42420 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,423 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $70,403 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $72,979 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,784 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (42420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,550 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,874 | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 657 | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,293 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,055 | 83.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,237 | 13.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 575 | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (42420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 32,941 | 85.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,060 | 7.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 70 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 133 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 592 | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,728 | 4.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,072 | 2.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,294 | 3.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 918 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 73 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 181 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 122 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (42420 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 954 | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,399 | 8.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,788 | 11.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,104 | 7.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,180 | 13.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,717 | 17.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,856 | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,212 | 14.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,046 | 6.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 522 | 3.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (42420 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,608 | 80.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,794 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 62 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 211 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 178 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 722 | 4.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (42420 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 245 | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,226 | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,275 | 19.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 314 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,762 | 10.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,213 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 126 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 917 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,157 | 6.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,739 | 22.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,435 | 8.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 832 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 633 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (42420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (42420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 36,060 | 93.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,780 | 61.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,994 | 46.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,517 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (42420 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,825 | 68.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,752 | 36.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,453 | 28.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,255 | 8.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 240 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,429 | 15.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (42420 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,167 | 64.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 327 | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 898 | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,071 | 6.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 853 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 595 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 993 | 5.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,403 | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (42420 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 960 | 5.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,736 | 10.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,126 | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,408 | 13.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,139 | 18.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,530 | 8.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,461 | 14.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,147 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,778 | 10.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (42420 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 394 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,057 | 11.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,991 | 28.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,228 | 41.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,258 | 13.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 379 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (42420 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,107 | 45.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 460 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,012 | 50.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 43 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 98 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 37 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (42420 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,199 | 7.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,753 | 36.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,478 | 34.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,348 | 21.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (42420 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,083 | 11.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,584 | 16.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,933 | 20.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,782 | 18.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,797 | 18.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,151 | 12.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 256 | 2.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 26 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (42420 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,233 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $445 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $771 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.38 |
Households (42420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,778 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,671 | 48.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,718 | 17.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,859 | 18.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,618 | 29.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,986 | 31.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,962 | 31.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.37 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.98 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (42420 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,995 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,527 | 30.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,053 | 53.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 542 | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,559 | 10.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,628 | 24.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (42420 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,313 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 421 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 426 | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,063 | 48.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,027 | 24.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,376 | 16.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (42420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 29,555 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,695 | 5.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 37,577 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 8,968 | 23.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 1,010 | 11.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 5,192 | 57.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,766 | 30.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (42420 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 33,383 | 86.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,647 | 12.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,137 | 67.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,436 | 30.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 593 | 12.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 74 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (42420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 37,967 | 98.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 97 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 561 | 578.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 561 | 578.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 561 | 578.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 79 | 81.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 22 | 22.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 282 | 290.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 12 | 12.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (42420 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,297 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 35,432 | 97.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 865 | 2.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 582 | 1.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 150 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 104 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 29 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (42420 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,778 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,580 | 92.4% | 89.4% |
Henderson, KY42420